Botanical Name: Rubus subgenus Rubus watson 'Columbia'
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height: 5-6'
Spread: 5-6'
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Characteristics: Largest of the thornless blackberry cultivars, fruit can reach up to 2 inches long, fruit is sweet with a touch of tartness making it a well-balanced fruit, needs to be supported with a trellis, fence or staking, pruning to be done on floricanes (canes that have produced fruit) immediately after harvest, important to have a mix of primocanes (first year canes that only have leaves and floricanes (second year canes that can produce fruit) consult with one of our horticulturalists for more information on blackberry culture!