Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 6-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Plant Spacing: 4-5′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 300-500 hours
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 4-5′ tall, 3-4′ wide
Growth Habit: Erect, semi-erect
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Orange-red
Berry Size: 1.25″
Berry Flavor: Sweet
Berry Color and Appearance Glossy black, large
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Fast
Years to Bear: 2-3
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: Early June to Mid July
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Anthracnose: Resistant
Cane Blight: Resistant
Orange Rust: Resistant
Rosette Disease: Resistant
Raspberry Crown Borer: Resistant
Aphids: Resistant
Lois Holder (Verified Customer) –
Daryl Rodgers (Verified Customer) –
Nice, healthy plants. Outstanding nursery.
Carrie (Verified Customer) –
My order arrived at the very week I requested for a Spring planting. All bare roots were in great shape. No obstacles here. Derek is working hard to please.
Michelle (Verified Customer) –
Not entirely sure what happened, but the when I received the root it was pretty dry. I was really looking forward to having some blackberries.