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Marionberry

Scientific Name: Rubus 'Marion'

Also Known As

  • Marion Blackberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6b

Marionberry plant details

Marionberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Marionberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Marionberry

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arguably the most delicious blackberry! Incredibly popular, this blackberry-raspberry hybrid was developed in 1956 by the USDA and Oregon State. This variety is valued for its juicy, firm berries which have a wonderfully complex flavor, perfectly balanced between sweet and tart! Long, trailing 4-5' canes bear bright-white flowers in spring, followed by heavy crops of large, mid-summer berries; perfect for fresh-eating, jams or pie! S/M

Gardening facts about Marionberry plant

How to Grow Marionberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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