Blackberry, Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry

Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry is a sturdy erect variety of the deciduous shrub that produces very heavy yields of extra-large fruits and does not requires staking.  The pink-white rose-like flowers give way to clusters of fruits in which ripen in summer.  Fruits best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Triple Crown is self-fruiting and has wind resistance, but is intolerant of wet soils.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	4' - 8'
Spread:	3’ - 5'
Spacing:	4'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly. Remove fruiting canes to the ground immediately after harvest, non-fruiting canes can be tip pruned in summer.  Generally performs best when staked. Wilt, Anthracnose, and botrytis can be serious disease problems. Cane and crown borers are potential pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Chives, White Oak, Serviceberry

 Image: Photo by Bottoms Nursery, Triple Crown Blackberry