Great all-around blackberry , firm but not tart. Very productive. Tolerates hot, dry weather. Thornless canes yield berries perfect for fresh-eating, preserves, and baking. Summer-bearing floricane. Late season. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating. Botanical Name- Rubus fruticosus ‘Chester’ Pronunciation- ROO-bus froo-tih-KOH-sus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Lavandula ‘Hidcote’ – berries with fragrant herb, sun lovers Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune canes after fruiting; keep soil moist and fertilize in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after fruiting; moderate feeding need. Keep clay well-drained by mounding or adding organic material. Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone Possible Issues- Cane borers, rust, aphids
