Blackberry 'Ouachita'

Rubus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rubus (ROO-bus)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rio Linda, California

Gainesville, Florida

Oskaloosa, Iowa

New Orleans, Louisiana

Florence, Mississippi

Athens, Texas

Los Fresnos, Texas

Pilot Point, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2015 | positive

Very productive and easy to grow here on edge of 8b/9a! Fast growing strong canes with loads of flowers and then loads of large yummy bl...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | March 2012 | neutral

Thornless variety. Supposed to be best for cooler Houston metro areas. (I wonder just where that would be???). Since I live SW of Hou...Read More

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Oskaloosa, IA | July 2009 | positive

First I have to disagree with the hardiness zone for this blackberry. We purchased ours from Stark Bros in Louisanna, MO and they are ra...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

University of Arkansas release (plant patent applied for). Vigorous and productive with 1 inch berries on a thornfree plant. Ripens start...Read More

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