'Columbia Giant' Thornless Blackberry
The ‘Columbia Giant’ is perhaps one of the largest blackberries on the market. Its berries are firm, conical shape with a sweet, tart flavor. They usually will ripen from June to July. It is a thornless, trailing vine, making it easy to harvest the fruit. It is very heat and disease resistant. It will grow to 5’-6’.
Height: 5'-6', but can be kept smaller with some pruning.
Minimum temperature: Hardy to -10ºf to -20ºf.
USDA zone: 5-8. Find your zone here.
Light: Full sun to part sun.
Bearing age: 1-2 years. 10-15 lbs per plant.
Growth Habit: Trailing floricanes.
Cane Type: Thornless.
Water/soil: Average to fertile, moist, well drained soil
Pollination requirements: None. It is self fertile but will do better with another type nearby.
Ripens: Mid summer through September.
Blackberry Planting And Care.
You are purchasing three plants grown in individual 4" size containers, which are removed and your plants are shrink wrapped in plastic for shipping purposes. The last photo is an example of a 4" size container of a 'Columbia Giant' blackberry, however, it is not the exact plant that you will receive. Your plants will be approximately 1-2 years old and 1’-2’tall.
Please feel free to email us at info@mayagardensinc.com if you would like more information prior to making a purchase decision.
