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Rubus (Loganberry Group) 'Ly 654'

loganberry 'Ly 654'

Loganberry LY 654 is a thornless loganberry with sweet fruit. It is less vigorous than LY 59 which makes it suitable for smaller gardens

Synonyms
Rubus (Loganberry Group) 'Ly 654'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green Red
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Usually fan-trained but loganberries and blackberries can be trained in many creative ways. The principle is cut out fruited canes, leaving new growth to train in for fruiting the following year

Propagation

Propagate by tip layering or from cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
Pruning

Cut out old canes following fruiting and tie in new canes; as for pruning blackberries

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

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