Blackberry Plant 

Our delicious and hardy blackberry plants will produce bountiful fruit when they are taken care of properly. Blackberries will grow well in USDA zones 8 and 9. They are a popular plant in the west and can tolerate an extensive range of climate conditions. Blackberries will begin blooming from the middle of April to early May if they are planted in USDA zone 7 and south.

If planted in the cooler climates found north of zone 7, you can expect the blooms to begin in the later part of May. When examined closely, the flowers of the blackberry plant are white, and the flower itself will have five petals. The leaves of the plant will be dark green. Blackberry bushes will typically grow to 3 to 4 feet high and wide but could grow up to ten feet over the years if properly cared for.

Blackberry plants grow best if planted in well-drained, fertile soil

Adding a layer of manure or compost will also help the plants grow. Blackberry plants should be planted in areas that get full sunlight. Blackberry plants should not be planted in areas where potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, or eggplant have been previously grown. These particular plants are often host to a fungus called Verticillium, which can cause blackberries to experience root rot. 

 The Wild Blackberry plants are perennial shrubs found in the family Rosaceae. There are 237 species of blackberries worldwide. The fruit has three distinct stem types: arching, erect, and trailing. The bush leaves are bright green and prickly, so care must be taken when picking the berries. Blackberry bushes can live up to ten years and are self-fruitful, meaning you only need to plant one cultivar. Five or six blackberry plants generally produce enough berries for four individuals.

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