The Youngberry is a cross between a hybrid and the Austin Mayes dewberry, first made in 1905 by a businessman with this name and introduced in 1926. The hybrid he used, the Phenomenal Berry, was a blackberry and raspberry cross made by Luther Burbank. The youngberry is trailing, with purplish-black fruit earlier than blackberries. Youngberries are sweeter and more succulent than other blackberry varieties with a delicate texture bursting with juiciness. They are especially prized by berry growers because they typically ripen up to 2 weeks earlier than most other blackberry varieties and are especially valued for less seedy content. Youngberries are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and B1, as well as calcium and cellulose.
