Loganberry

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This unique berry was developed in 1881 by James Harvey Logan, a California judge and amateur horticulturist. Logan was attempting to create a superior blackberry variety by cross- pollinating different species of blackberries. By accident, his blackberry plants were cross-pollinated with raspberry plants growing nearby. The resulting fruit, later named the "loganberry’, was larger and more robust than both parents, with the rich flavor of a blackberry and the tartness of a raspberry. Loganberries are heavy producers, with fruit ripening from mid to late summer. Canes are large, over an inch in diameter, and growing up to 8 feet long. It is the new canes that will produce the next years’ crop of fruit, so be careful to retain the previous season’s growth and only remove stems that have fruited. Pruning should be done in late winter. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, Loganberries are an absolute must-have for berry enthusiasts. Show more