Frank has contacted TopVeg to see if a Tayberry will be fully productive in a shady position.
The tayberry prefers full sun.
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However, we have found that it fruits well if it’s position recieves some sun, as the sun goes round during the day, but is then checked by a tree, or building. The sun is high in the sky when the tayberry is in blossom, which increases the chance of the sun reaching the tayberry.
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If the tayberry is permanently under a tree, in full shade, it will not be very productive.
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How many canes do you leave for the first year? Do you tie them all together? Some of mine have reached 6 feet, will they send out side shoots if I cut them off at 6 feet?
Comment by Frank — July 21, 2010 @ 11:51 am
Hi Frank
The canes which have carried fruit need to be cut off at ground level. We leave all the new canes unless they are weak. We do not tie them all together because each cane needs plenty of light and lots of fresh, moving air. So we fan the new canes out & tie them to supports – so each cane has its own space.
I would not trim the long canes as they may send out side shoots – I would try to find a space for the whole length of the cane, or curl it round.
HTH. Let us know how you get on
TopVeg
Comment by TopVeg — July 22, 2010 @ 6:48 pm