Chester Blackberries
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Chester Blackberries

Chester Blackberries

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Rubus fruticosus 'Chester'

Considered one of the more winter hardy and productive thornless varieties available, Chester blackberry produces large, high-quality fruit that ripens in early to mid-August. Fruits on second year canes.

Sold as plant plugs. Self pollinating.

Growth Rate:  Fast - 12+" per year once established

Soils: Clay, Sand, Loam

Moisture: Moist, well drained

Shade Tolerance: Full to Part Sun

Mature Height: 3-5 ft.

Spacing: 36"-60"

Hardiness Zones:  5 - 8

Deer Damage Potential

Origin: European blackberry

Other: Birds, Butterflies, Food

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