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Mysore Blackberry

Scientific Name: Rubus 'Mysore'

Also Known As

  • Ceylon Blackberry
  • Mysore Southern Blackberry
  • Snow Peaks Blackberry

Plant type

shrub, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

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Mysore Blackberry plant details

Mysore Blackberry is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mysore Blackberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, edible, thornless, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mysore Blackberry

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Raspberries grow fast!!! Where most raspberries fail the Mysore thrives. Its ability to fruit in our southern most climates earns its title of the southern Raspberry. Mysore is a succesful Raspberry for southern climates zones 8-10. A must for all southern gardens. Also goes by the names Snow peaks and Ceylon. Mature height of 10-12' tall Disease resistance is AAA+.

Gardening facts about Mysore Blackberry plant

How to Grow Mysore Blackberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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