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Thorny Blackberry 'Chickasaw'

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rubus (ROO-bus)

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Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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Class

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

Deciduous

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Usage

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Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Edible Fruits and Nuts

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Patent Information

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Leaf Appearance

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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

Ploidy

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Farmerdill

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

Arkansas release, plant patent #11,861. Excellent, early ripening variety with large fruit that grows up to one inch! High yeilds over a ...Read More

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