Species Narrow-Fruit Braya
white flowers with yellow anthers, green buds, leaves and green stems

Narrow-Fruit Braya

Braya linearis

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) is a small annual plant native to central Europe. It has greyish-green leaves and small yellow flowers. The flowers are pollinated by insects and form small fruits on long stems. These fruits are narrow, elliptical and are often used to make jams or marmalade. This species is hardy and drought tolerant, making it ideal for sunny and well-drained gardens. It is also an important part of meadows and woods, providing habitats for insect pollinators. As it doesn’t require much maintenance, narrow-fruit braya can be an easy addition to any garden.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

purple,black Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) should be watered regularly. Water the plant deeply once a week during its active growing season in the Spring and Summer, allowing the water to penetrate the entire root system. During the dry season, reduce watering to only when the soil begins to feel dry. Watering in the late afternoon or early evening is recommended to reduce evaporation and water running off.

sunlight

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) is best grown in full sunlight for most of the day. Ideally, plants should receive 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, and partial shade for the remaining hours. To encourage healthy growth and flowering, the plant should also be kept from temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius. In the height of summer, the plant should be kept in the shade during the middle of the day, as intense heat can scorch the leaves. Additionally, care should be taken in the winter months to ensure the plant does not suffer from frost damage.

pruning

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) should be pruned twice a year when the plant is actively growing, once in the spring and again in the late summer. Pruning in the spring should occur after flowering when the seed pods start to form. The objective of the spring pruning is to thin and shape the plant. Prune out dead or damaged stems, as well as any stems that are growing outside of the desired shape. In late summer, prune dead or damaged stems. For plants that are becoming overly dense, prune back some of the branches at the end of the summer. This will allow more light and air into the interior of the plant and will help keep it from becoming too dense. As with all pruning, remove no more than 1 third of the plant at any 1 time.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Braya linearis (Narrow-Fruit Braya) typically begins in July and continues through September.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Braya linearis (Narrow-Fruit Braya) typically begins in July and continues through September.