Blackberry - Rubus fruticosus ‘Loch Ness’
The Loch Ness is a late season, thornless blackberry. It produces a large crop of large, firm and sweet berries. Mature plants can produce up to 8 pounds of fruit. It grows to 4’-6’. It is erect growing and will need little to no support. It is quick to grow and fruits at a young age, usually after 1-2 years old. Blackberries do best in full sun locations with moist, well draining soil. The Loch Ness is cold hard to -5ºf to -10ºf.
Height: 4'-6', but can be kept smaller with some pruning.
Minimum temperature: Hardy to -5ºf to -10ºf.
USDA zone: 5-8. Find your zone here.
Light: Full sun to part sun.
Bearing age: 1-2 years. 8 lbs per plant.
Growth Habit: Erect 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: Late summer through September.
Blackberry Planting And Care.
The last photo is an example of a potted 4" size container of a 'Loch Ness' 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.
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.
Please feel free to email us at info@mayagardensinc.com if you would like more information prior to making a purchase decision.
