Rubus 'Ouachita'—also known as Ouachita Thornless Blackberry—is an erect, self-pollinating blackberry plant that's known for its delicious berries and thornless canes.
It produces attractive white flowers in the spring which are known to attract pollinators. These flowers, throughout summer, turn into medium sized, juicy, firm, extremely sweet, deep purplish black berries.
This is an "erect" variety of blackberry plant, which means that it will grow in somewhat of a shrublike manner, and does not require trellising. It should be noted; however, that the support of a trellis will help these plants grow neater which will make harvesting easier.
Ouachita Thornless Blackberry is self-pollinating. As such, you'll only need one plant in order to ensure berry production. It should be noted that we still suggest planting three or more of these plants close together (around 3' - 4' apart) to help promote pollination and increase yields per plant.
Heat tolerant and disease-resistant to Rosette Disease.
Typically begins to produce fruit in its second year of growth.
