Blackberries are one of the most common aggregate fruit which means their flowers have many ovaries which induce drupelets to form around the core of the flower.  This succulent, mouth-watering berry has a tart flavour and grows on a thorny semi-evergreen cane.

It can be grown as a creeper which will require a trellis or fence or as an erect plant.  Only water the soil of this fruit every 2-3 days if there’s been no rain in the summertime and only lightly twice a week in Winter.  Suitable for indoor or container planting.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -25°c
• Estimated height: 6m
• Estimated width: 3m
• Self-pollinating
• Drought-tolerant
• Heat tolerant

Planting distance: 0.6 -1.0m between plants with a row spacing of 2.0-3.5m

Pruning requirements:  To ensure good growth, prune blackberry trellis in the Spring or trim down erect and semi-erect berries in the middle of Summer.

Used for:  Jams, tarts, juices, teas, jams, jellies, yogurts, pastries, syrups or fresh fruit.

Did you know?  Blackberries may help with boosting brain health as well as oral health.  It’s loaded with vitamin C, and K and is high in fibre as well as manganese.