Fruit-Blackberry-Chester #1
Fruit-Blackberry-Chester #1
Chester Thornless Blackberry
Self-pollinating. ripens in July
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Great all-around blackberry , firm but not tart. Very productive. Tolerates hot, dry weather. Thornless canes yield berries perfect for fresh-eating, preserves, and baking. Summer-bearing floricane. Late season. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
Botanical Name- Rubus fruticosus 'Chester'
Pronunciation- ROO-bus froo-tih-KOH-sus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Lavandula 'Hidcote' (berries with fragrant herb, sun lovers)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune canes after fruiting; keep soil moist and fertilize in early spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after fruiting; moderate feeding need. Keep clay well-drained by mounding or adding organic material.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Cane borers, rust, aphids
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