Blackberry - Rubus idaeus 'Marionberry'

Common Name: Marionberry Blackberry

Bloomtime: Spring

Exposure: Full sun, tolerates some shade

Height: 1.2-2.4 m (4-8') ft

Spread: 1.2-2.4 m (4-8') ft

Spacing: 0.9-1.5 m (3-5') ft

Water: Average to moist, humus rich, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 6-9

Zone: 6

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, birds and pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Not drought tolerant

Characteristics: Thorny shrub with long, trailing canes that will need training and support, White flowers in spring are followed by fruit that ripens to black in Mid Summer, Popular choice for commercial as well as home fruit production,