Triple Crown Blackberry Shrub Fruit is a delicious and nutritious addition to your garden. Grown in zones 5-9, this large fruit is perfect for jams and pies.
Triple Crown Blackberry
Triple Crown Blackberry is a thornless, semi-erect blackberry that is known for its large, juicy fruit and high productivity. It is a relatively new variety, having been released in 2005. Triple Crown Blackberries ripen in mid-summer and produce a continuous harvest for several weeks. The berries are very large, typically averaging 1.5 inches in diameter. They have a sweet, tart flavor and are excellent for eating fresh, baking, or freezing.
Triple Crown Blackberry
Triple Crown Blackberry plants are vigorous and easy to grow. They are hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. However, they prefer well-drained soil and full sun. Triple Crown Blackberry plants typically reach a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 4-6 feet.
To plant Triple Crown Blackberry plants, dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping it down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly.
Triple Crown Blackberry plants require regular watering, especially during the first year after planting. Water deeply once a week, or more often if the weather is hot and dry. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
To prune Triple Crown Blackberry plants, remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. You can also prune to shape the plants or to control their size. Prune in the late winter or early spring, before the plants buds out.
Triple Crown Blackberry plants are relatively resistant to pests and diseases, but they can be susceptible to anthracnose, rust, and leaf spot. To prevent pests and diseases, inspect the plants regularly and treat any problems promptly.
Here are some tips for growing Triple Crown Blackberries:
- Choose a location in full sun with well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches.
- Inspect the plants regularly and treat any pests or diseases promptly.
Enjoy the delicious fruit of your Triple Crown Blackberry plants!
Note: plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus cerasifera |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | August |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
