Botanical profile

Rubus fruticosus 'Hull'

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

Rubus fruticosus 'Hull' is a thornless blackberry highly prized for its semi-upright growth habit and high productivity. It produces medium-sized, glossy, black berries with a sweet and tangy taste, perfect for baking or freezing. Its late flowering limits the risk of frost, and its harvest extends over several weeks. 'Hull' combines yield, hardiness, and good fruit quality with remarkable ease of cultivation.

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
Sweet, slightly thorny blackberries.
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
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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