Tolerates Heat and Humidity

Osage Thornless Blackberry

Tolerates Heat and Humidity

Thornless blackberry variety produces high yields of delightfully sweet fruit with excellent flavor and storage capability. The glossy, black, medium-sized berries are excellent for fresh eating or making into jellies, jams and juice. Osage Blackberry exhibits high disease resistance and is sure to be a favorite of home gardeners and market growers. Developed by the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, this adaptable, easy-to-grow berry tolerates heat and humidity, making it a top choice for Southern gardens. Grows 4-10 ft. tall with a 3-4 ft. spread and very erect form. Self-pollinating. Zones 6-9. PP26120

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Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/12/24 - 5/31/24
8B	2/13/24 - 5/12/24
9A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
10A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Big Red'
Height: 4 - 5 Feet
Spacing:2 - 4'
Spread:2 - 3'
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Yield: High yields
Color: Deep crimson Red
Size: No. 1, 1-Yr. Plants
Fruit: Medium-size, glossy black berries, with excellent flavor and sweetness, and great storage quality.
Zone: 4-9

Form: Very erect
Flower Form: Large, 8 - 12" diameter blooms that are open saucer-shaped with overlapping petals. Prominent pistil and stamen centers.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, rich, moist soil. 5.5- 6.8 pH.
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: None necessary.
Foliage: Long, deeply lobed and dissected foliage. Dark green with a coppery red to purple cast. Red-purple stems.