- Botanical name: Rubus x loganobaccus
- Common name: Loganberry
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Fruit
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Fruits
- Prefers rich soil
Rubus x loganobaccus, the loganberry, is a hybrid between a raspberry and a blackberry. Berries are large and long, dark red in colour with a rich, deep flavour, and appear from July onwards. They’re ideal for using in pies, summer puddings and jams.
Plants are thorny. For best results grow them in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Loganberries can be trained along wires or up a trellis, fence or arch. Cut old canes down to the ground after fruiting and tie in new canes for the next season’s fruit. Mulch in spring with well-rotted manure or garden compost.
How to grow Rubus loganobaccus
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Rubus loganobaccus and wildlife
Rubus loganobaccus is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Rubus loganobaccus poisonous?
Rubus loganobaccus has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People