Tayberry

As a domestic crop, this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Tayberries produce the most berries when in full sun and in well-drained soil with a high amount of organic materials.

Supporting the canes is not crucial, but it will help prevent diseases by improving the air flow between branches.

[5] Frost is rarely a problem, as tayberries flower late in the season; plants need protection below −26 °C (−15 °F).

While it has been reported that a commercial yield up to 27 tonnes per hectare (12 short tons per acre) of berries can be produced,[2] tayberries are very soft when fully ripe, so they cannot be harvested by machine.

Carving of a tayberry, on the banks of the River Tay in Perth
Tayberry flower