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‘Osage’ Thornless Blackberry

Rubus hybrid 'Osage' PP26120

Blackberry lovers, rejoice. With no thorns, you can pick to your heart’s content. This easy care variety yields well, producing berries with excellent flavor and storage potential. It also attracts pollinators, tolerates clay soil, and returns each year with an attractive upright, clumping habit.

Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
6a - 10b

mature dimensions

4-5′ high x 3-4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 7b
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More About ‘Osage’ Thornless Blackberry

Bloom/Feature

Thornless, easy care variety yields exceptionally sweet berries. Tolerates clay soil and returns each year.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -10°F to 0°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Clumping Habit, Edible, Returns Year After Year, Tolerates Clay Soil, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Prune after fruiting

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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