Boysenberry

Purple-black berries have an intense flavor, fruity scent and are nearly seedless and very juicy. Boysenberries are a cross between the red raspberry and the blackberry, resulting in what some claim is a more flavorful berry than either of its parents. Thornless canes are loaded with 2-in. fruit starting in July. Trailing canes grow to 4-6 ft. Thornless. Self-pollinating. Potted Plant. Zones 6-8.

Cranberry

Vining ground cover bears tart, edible berries. Grows just 10 in. tall and 2-3 ft. wide. No pruning needed. Thrives in sun or shade, acidic soils. Cream-to-pink springtime blooms and burgundy-red fruit in fall. As attractive as they are tasty! Potted Plant. Zones 2-7.

Currants

Red Lake Currants are the cold-hardiest of quality plum-red currants. Not much of a wait involved--often bears its full-flavored fruit the first year after planting, on 2-year-old wood. Reliably large yields. Self pollinating. 2 year No. 1 plants. Many of the fruits are native species that grow wild in various parts of the country. They are very adaptable and generally carefree. A few are delicious when eaten fresh; others make excellent desserts and wines. Zones: 3-7.

Elderberry

Intensely flavored fruit with a rich aroma. Bountiful harvest ripens in August. Extremely hardy, tall shrub grows 12-14 ft. No spraying required—both varieties are practically pestfree. Plant two varieties for improved pollination, extended harvest period and top yields. York—Quickest to bear, often in its second year. Ripens late August. Nova—Great for pies, jelly and wine. Ripens two weeks before York. Potted Plant. Zones 3-9.

Goji Berry

These bright orange-red berries help our immune system ward off disease. They are juicy and sweet when eaten fresh, and when dried are similar to cranberries or dates. Can be enjoyed as a healthy snack, or made into juice, wine and tea. Grows 8-10 ft. tall in full sun to partial shade with glossy foliage and a graceful arching habit. Produces white to purple blooms in early summer. Self-pollinating. Zones 5-9. Potted plants.

Gooseberry

The Pixwell Gooseberry has green berries which ripen to pale pink, for tempting pies and preserves. Bears fruit the second year, yields 4-6 quarts a year at maturity. Easy-to-pick, withstands drought. Self pollinating. No. 1, 2-year plants. Many of the fruits are native species that grow wild in various parts of the country. They are very adaptable and generally carefree. A few are delicious when eaten fresh; others make excellent desserts and wines. Zones 3-6.

Honeyberry

This 6 to 8ft. shrub will yield an abundance of rich blue berries which ripen up over two weeks before strawberries! Exceptionally hardy and not bothered by disease or insects, Honeyberry is a joy to grow! Thrives in partial shade. Plant two varieties for pollination. Protect from late frost to ensure fruit production. Potted Plant. Zones 3-9.

Huckleberry

Huck Finn would have devoured these deep purple-blue, all-American berries on a July day! Noted for more than its glossy berries, the 4-ft. shrub makes a great hedge or ornamental. Shiny, dark green ovate foliage graces arrangements. Stays evergreen in zone 6 and south. Self-pollinating. Zones 5-8. Potted plants.

Jostaberry

Large, ebony-colored native fruit matures in July. Vigorous 3- to 5-ft. shrub yields 10-12 lbs. of sweet-tart fruit high in vitamin C. Mouthwatering fresh eating! Makes delicious jams, jellies, preserves and sauces. Bears in 2 years. Self-pollinating, hardy and easy to grow. Potted plants. Zones 3- 6.

Mulberry

Source of purplish-black fruit that ripens mid to late July. Grows 25-40 ft. tall. Zones 4-8.