The best of the thorny blackberries.Large, black fruit full of juice and extremely flavorful and sweet. Grows 2-4′ tall.One of the most winter hardy blackberries! Ripen early with lengthy period. Botanical Name- Rubus ‘Darrow’ Pronunciation- ROO-bus 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- Coreopsis ‘Early Sunrise’ – sunny pollinator pairing 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
