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The most productive thornless blackberry. Large and sweet fruits. Triple Crown Blackberry is extremely vigorous. Canes are thornless, semi-erect and will need some support.
"CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA"
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Spring.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun, balanced and regular moisture (especially in early summer), acid to neutral soils. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Intolerant of wet soils. Raised beds should be considered in areas with heavy clay soils. Cut out dead canes after fruiting in fall. In late spring, thin new canes to 6-8 thickest per crown.
CHILL HOURS: Low: 400 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Anthracnose, botrytis and verticillium wilt can be serious disease problems. Cane borers and crown borers are potential insect pests.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 12-15' x 3-4'; floricanes are semi-erect.
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