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Thornless Blackberry Bush

Thornless canes for easy picking

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Rubus fruticosus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Live Plant

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright
  • Trailing

COLOR

  • Black

MATURE SIZE

  • 4-5 ft. x 4-5 ft.

Enjoy the sweet reward of homegrown blackberries without the scratches and snags of traditional thorny varieties. Thornless Blackberry produces juicy, sun-ripened berries that are easy and comfortable to pick, making harvest time enjoyable for the whole family. Train it on a grape-style trellis for maximum production or use a compact rose-style trellis when garden space is limited.

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Available across most of the U.S. — except AK, AZ, HI, OR.

  • • Juicy, sun-ripened berries
  • • Family-friendly, pain-free harvests
  • • Self-pollinating; an optional pollinating partner may increase yields

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Plant at the same depth as the container

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 5 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

recommended growing zone View our Blackberry Planting Guide to learn more.

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Thornless Blackberry Bush FAQs

How often should I water my thornless blackberry bush?

Water newly planted thornless blackberries regularly, providing approximately one to two inches of water per week, including rainfall. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, adjusting for rainfall and periods of hot, dry weather. Established plants tolerate some drought, but consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development supports a better harvest.

What is the best fertilizer for thornless blackberry bushes?

Apply a balanced fertilizer or one formulated for berries in early spring as new growth begins, following package directions for the appropriate amount. Compost or well-rotted manure can also be added annually to improve the soil. Avoid overfertilizing, especially with nitrogen, which can encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of fruit production.

How do I support my thornless blackberry bush?

Provide a trellis, fence, or other sturdy support to keep the canes upright, improve airflow, and make harvesting easier. Loosely secure canes with soft plant ties as needed. After harvest, remove the canes that produced fruit at ground level while preserving the new canes that will produce the following year’s crop.

When and how do I harvest thornless blackberries?

Thornless blackberries generally ripen from mid to late summer, depending on climate and variety. Harvest when the berries are fully black, plump, and release easily from the plant. Handle them gently to prevent crushing, refrigerate promptly, and enjoy or preserve them within a few days for the best quality.

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