Pioneer Nursery : Blackberry 'Chester'

Rubus Rubus spp. 'Chester', Hardiness : Zone 4b

Other names

Chester blackberry, Chester Thornless blackberry

Category

Berry tree or shrub

Description

Vigorous, semi-erect, thornless blackberry producing large, firm and juicy black berries. Chester is known for its high yields, good fruit quality, extended harvest season and greater winter hardiness than many other thornless blackberry cultivars. The fruit is suitable for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies and other processing.

Availability

1.5 years old, naked roots
quantity available: ∞

10.00$

Features

Height X Width

2.5m X 2.0m

Foliage

Vert foncé

Flowering

Small pinkish-white to lavender flowers produced on second-year canes. Flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile. Blooming time : from may to june

Fruits

Large, glossy black berries with firm flesh and good flavour. The fruit is juicy and holds its quality well after harvest. Suitable for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, freezing and other processing.
Harvest : from mid-august to september

Resistances

Sun exposure

Full sun

Soil type

Normal, well drained

Edible parts

Fruit

Pollination

Self-fertile
For more details, see our articles on pollination

Images

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[from Wikipedia]