As the name suggests, Tayberry is a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry. The shrub grows up to 3–4 meters and produces very large dark burgundy fruits.

Use: Tayberry is frost-resistant and tolerant to diseases and pests. It requires supports; otherwise, the shoots will trail along the ground.

Flowering and fruiting: The fruits are very sweet and tasty, similar in flavor to blackberries. A single fruit can reach up to 6 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. Ripens from late July to August. The long shoots are covered with thorns. Fruits grow on two-year-old canes. Blooms in June.

Care: It is best to cover the plant for winter. Prefers a sunny, warm location. Soil should be moist, humus-rich, and well-drained. Can be planted from early spring to autumn. In the first year, mound the plant to protect it during its first winter in the ground. Recommended spacing is about 2–3 meters.

Pruning: Tayberry, like thornless blackberry, requires heavy pruning. It needs support to hold the long shoots. In autumn, prune out all two-year-old canes.