Botanical profile

Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'

Latin name
Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'
Common name
Thornless mulberry 'Black Satin'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
: Very large, firm, juicy, glossy black fruits, with a sweet flavor and moderate acidity
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Thornless mulberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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