Blackberry 'Kiowa'

Rubus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rubus (ROO-bus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Gainesville, Florida

Groveland, Florida

Omaha, Nebraska

Fort Worth, Texas

Needville, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2015 | neutral

Plant Patent expires 11-6-15

D
Needville, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2013 | positive

Makes huge berries. Lots of thorns! Handles Hot and Humid TX Zone 9a in Full Sun (SW of Houston, TX). Must be low chill, as it fruits every year.

J
Omaha, NE | August 2011 | positive

Planted three of this this spring. So far I love them. I hope they survive the winter here in Omaha. Absolutely huge berries and lots of ...Read More

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

A University of Arkansas release (plant patent #9,861)with fruit the size of golf balls! Plants are very vigorous. Fruit is excellent qua...Read More

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