Blackberry Vines
Like blueberries, blackberries are hailed as a Superfood, chock full of vitamins and antioxidants. Draped on a trellis, blackberry plants also make a great hedge.
Apache Thornless blackberry bush
Apache blackberries are later bloomers and known for their very large size and good flavor.
Hardiness Zones:5-8
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Height:4’-6’
Width: 3’-4’
Plant spacing: 3'-4'
Ripening period: Mid to late June and extending 5 weeks.
Osage Thornless blackberry bush
Osage blackberries are early bloomers. These blackberries are very flavorful and delicious due to their low acidity. Osage ripens 3 days prior to Quachita.
Hardiness Zones: 6-8
Sun: Full sun
Height: 4’-8’
Width: 2’-3’
Plant spacing: 3-4 ft
Ripening period: July, August, September. Wait for fruit to have dull appearance.
Quachita Thornless blackberry bush
Quachita blackberries are early bloomers and known for their very large size and good flavor. Quachita ripens 3 days prior to Osage.
Hardiness Zones:5-8
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Height:4’-6’
Width: 3’-4’
Plant spacing: 3'-4'
Ripening period: Mid to late June and extending 5 weeks.
Easy Blackberry planting instructions
- Dig hole 3X the width of pot
- Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level
- Water and add more soil if needed
