LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Deciduous
GROWTH HABIT
Trailing
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to early summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet
SUITABLE FOR
OUT DOOR
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Perennial fruiting shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small
PLANT HEIGHT
6–15 ft
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA 6–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
YES
PLANT SPACING
72 inches
PLANTING DEPTH
Shallow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-draining
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Trailing Blackberry spread naturally along the ground or supports?
Can Trailing Blackberry spread naturally along the ground or supports?
Yes. Its long, flexible canes naturally trail across the ground or can be trained onto fences and trellises.
Do the berries change color as they ripen?
Do the berries change color as they ripen?
Yes. The fruits typically develop from green to red before becoming deep black when fully ripe.
Can Trailing Blackberry be grown on a trellis?
Can Trailing Blackberry be grown on a trellis?
Yes. Training the canes on a sturdy trellis improves air circulation, simplifies harvesting, and keeps the fruit off the ground.
Will annual pruning encourage healthy new fruiting canes?
Will annual pruning encourage healthy new fruiting canes?
Yes. Removing older fruited canes helps promote vigorous new growth for future harvests.
Can the ripe berries be eaten fresh or used in homemade recipes?
Can the ripe berries be eaten fresh or used in homemade recipes?
Yes. Fully ripe berries are suitable for fresh eating, jams, pies, desserts, smoothies, and preserves.
How is Trailing Blackberry different from erect blackberry varieties?
How is Trailing Blackberry different from erect blackberry varieties?
Trailing Blackberry (Rubus ursinus) produces long, flexible canes that require support, while erect blackberry varieties grow upright with sturdier, self-supporting canes.