Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) vs Albion Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) vs Albion Strawberry

Rubus x Souris

Fragaria ananassa Albion

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Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry)
Albion Strawberry

Souris is an improved version of Boyne, the classic prairie raspberry. It is planted all across Canada and is extremely robust. Where other raspberry cultivars rely on unique selling points and specializations, Souris is just generally a great raspberry.

Souris is cold hardy and resistant to disease and spider mites. Its berries are deliciously sweet and tart while colourful, great for U-pick operations, fresh eating, or using in products such as jams and pies. They can be a bit softer than other raspberry varieties.

The Souris Raspberry is a fast-growing floricane. This means that raspberries will not grow on canes the year they first grow. The mature canes they do grow on, however, produce more berries than primocane varieties.

Albion Strawberry is an Day Neutral (Long Day, Everbearing) hybrid that produces berries all summer and into fall. It is heat tolerant and disease resistant, and grows well in warmer climates. Its conical fruit, bright red color, and reliable firmness, make the fruit excellent for fresh eating, or in pies or jellies.

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) Quick Facts

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: red raspberries
Berries: sweet
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Harvest: spring through summer
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: high
Suckering: high
Suckering: high