Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Chester'
SKU: 29278b793257
Availability: InStock

Rubus fruticosus 'Chester'

Hardy Blackberry

Main interest:

showy flower and edible fruit

Exposure:

full sun to partial shade, average water needs

Growth type:

spreading

Flower colour:

pinkish-white, April to May

Foliage:

dark greenin spring, pale yellow in the fall

USDA Hardiness:

zone 5: -28.9 ° C (-20 ° F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)

Use:

food crop, banks and slopes, cottage, hedging, screens, contianers

A thornless blackberry variety, Rubus fruticosus 'Chester' ,or Hardy Blackberry produces one crop each year. Pinkish-white 5 petal flowers bloom in the spring, followed by berries, in the summer. Best grown in moist, rich, slightly acidic soil. Prune the old canes to the ground in late winter, and tie up new canes for best results.

$13.99 - $35.99