Austin Dewberry
Bare Root · ½ Gal · 1 Gal · 2 GalDewberry ‘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
Plant Details
Quick Facts
- Botanical
- Rubus trivialis hybrid
- Type
- Trailing dewberry
- Fruit Color
- Glossy dark purple-black
- Fruit Taste
- Sweet-tart, classic dewberry
- Thorns
- Thorned (small)
Growing Conditions
- USDA Zones
- 6-9
- Sun Needs
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Spacing
- 4-6 ft
- Mature Height
- 2-3 ft (trailing)
Pollination & Care
- Self-Fertile
- Yes
- Pollination
- Self-fertile, like most cultivated brambles.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data Confidence
- Med
Harvest
- Season
- May - June
Growing Zones: 6–9
Hardy down to zone 6 (-10 to 0°F)
Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
How we ship
Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.
Hawaii & Alaska orders
For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.
Want UPS or FedEx anyway?
If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.
Region overview
Continental U.S.
UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.
Hawaii & Alaska
USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.
Arrive-alive guarantee
Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.
Questions?
Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.
