Blackberry, Bramble
Family: Rosaceae
 Show Larger Picture Rubus allegheniensis, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 280. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. |
Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-9,14-41 USDA: 3-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun Origin: Cultivated varieties are hybrids of various Rubus species. Growth Habits: Shubby vines, depending on the variety, can be from trailing to erect Watering Needs: Regular water Propagation: Root cuttings in winter (erect blackberries only), division in the fall or early spring, leafy stem-cuttings in summer, tip layering |
| Variety | Zones (Sunset) | Maturity Zone 13 | Remarks |
| Brazos | 4/15-5/15 | (Rubus lanciniatus) Very vigorous, thorny, erect plant which produces an abundance of large high quality berries. Brazos does not require cross-pollination. Berries are large, attractive appearance and heavy yields, tart acid flavor. Developed by Texas A&M. | |
| Rosborough | 4/15-5/15 | Vigorous moderately upright canes which produces well in a wide variety of soil and climatic conditions. Fruit are large, attractive in appearance and have a sweeter flavor than Brazos. Developed by Texas A&M. | |
| Womack | 4/15-5/15 | Vigorous moderately upright canes, prefers deep sandy soils. Fruit are medium to large, attractive in appearance and have a sweeter flavor than Brazos, smaller than Rosborough. Developed by Texas A&M. |
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