A spineless cultivated blackberry with large, sweet, glossy-black berries on safe-to-handle canes, ideal for a trained trellis. Self-fertile, vigorous and hardy, it crops heavily in summer; train and contain it to keep it tidy.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Thornless Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Thornless Blackberry
Thornless Blackberry suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Thornless Blackberry does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Thornless Blackberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Thornless Blackberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Thornless Blackberry in the garden
Thornless Blackberry earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Thornless Blackberry sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Thornless Blackberry
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