Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'
Rubus fruticosus ‘Black Satin’, also known as ‘Black Satin’ blackberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a semi-erect to trailing habit, renowned for its strong vigor and lack of thorns. Very productive, it offers an abundant harvest of large blackberries in summer. Its long, flexible stems benefit from being espaliered to facilitate harvesting and optimize sun exposure for the fruit. Its white spring blossoms attract pollinators and promote excellent fruit set. Its dense green foliage provides a beautiful presence in the vegetable garden or as a fruiting hedge. Rubus fruticosus ‘Black Satin’ prefers full sun exposure and rich, deep, well-drained soil. Appreciated for its productivity and ease of picking, it is an interesting choice for diversifying the blackberry offering.
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