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Rosaceae
Trees and shrubs
Thornless mulberry 'Ouachita'
Hardiness
Zone 5
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Family
Rosaceae
Rubus fruticosus ‘Ouachita’ is a thornless blackberry known for its high productivity and the exceptional quality of its fruit. This upright, bushy fruit shrub develops vigorous canes that are easy to train, making it ideal for row or trellis cultivation. It produces large, glossy black fruits that are firm, juicy, and very sweet, perfectly suited for fresh consumption, jams, and summer desserts. Its abundant fruiting occurs in mid to late summer on the previous year's canes, ensuring a concentrated and generous harvest. Its dense green foliage attracts pollinators and contributes to the garden's nourishing appeal. Rubus fruticosus ‘Ouachita’ combines high yield, excellent fruit holding capacity, and simplified cultivation thanks to the absence of thorns.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge, firm, juicy, and very sweet, shiny black fruits
Maximum height6 ft (1.8 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-23°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
