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Dewberry, ‘Austin’

Dewberry ‘Austin’ produces a plentiful crop of sweet, flavorful berries without much tending. This fruit is delicious for making cobblers, pies, and cakes! Dewberry ‘Austin’ is a dormant plant selected by DeGroot, offering you the opportunity to get a head start to the season! Due to its dormant state, this plant may lack foliage until it is planted. There is no need to wait until after frost, this may be planted as soon as the ground is workable. This early planting prevents transplant shock and allows it more time to develop its root system. If your plant does have foliage, provide protection from frost. Depending on the climate and weather experienced after planting, this plant could take up to 4-6 weeks to break dormancy and show signs of growth. Dewberry ‘Austin’ will need some support, or it will trail on the ground. It is also recommended that you apply straw or mulch around the plant in the spring to help prevent sucker growth.

  • Adapts well to heat
  • Produces large crops of berries, similar to blackberries
  • Self-pollinating
a cluster of Dewberry Austin berries on the end of a branch
a hand holding a few Dewberry Austin berries
close up image of a few Dewberry Austin berries

Plant Details +

Botanical Rubus caesius 'Austin'
Common Name Dewberry 'Austin'
Height 3'
Spacing 5'
Hardiness Zones 6-9
Exposure Full Sun
Foliage Green
Fruit Dark Purple-Black
Harvest Early Summer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 3 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Provide support to keep the berries lifted out of the dirt.