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Brazos Blackberry

Scientific Name: Rubus 'Brazos'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Brazos Blackberry plant details

Brazos Blackberry is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub 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 Brazos Blackberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, edible, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brazos Blackberry

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blackberries grow fast!!! The Brazos Blackberry is a large, Thorned cane with a fairly firm blackberry. If there were a John Wayne of the blackberry world this one is it, tough as nails. Its bush is very vigorous, being an upright grower that is productive and resistant to diseases.

Gardening facts about Brazos Blackberry plant

How to Grow Brazos 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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