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Rubus fruticosus agg. Thornfree - Description
- Potted Thornfree Blackberry Bush
- Latin Name: Rubus fruticosus agg. Thornfree
- Edible shrub producing sweet, juicy berries
- Easy to grow, productive fruiting plant
- Pot Size: 17 cm
- Current Plant Size: Approx. 75 cm
Rubus fruticosus agg. Thornfree - Characteristics
- Thornless canes make harvesting safe and easy
- Produces abundant blackberries in late summer
- Deciduous shrub with attractive foliage through the growing season
- Mature Habit: Arching canes
- Fruit: Sweet, juicy blackberries ideal for fresh eating and preserves
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in Irish gardens
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Happy in full sun for best fruit yield
Rubus fruticosus agg. Thornfree - Uses
- Perfect for edible gardens and fruit borders
- Great in containers or raised beds
- Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, jams and preserves
- Can form informal screening or mixed hedging with other fruiting shrubs
- Attractive wildlife plant as birds enjoy the berries
Rubus fruticosus agg. Thornfree - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun for best fruit production
- Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Water regularly during dry spells
- Support canes with trellis or stakes if growing tall
- Prune after fruiting to renew canes and encourage next season’s crop
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
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