Fruit-Blackberry-Columbia Giant #3
Fruit-Blackberry-Columbia Giant #3
Columbia Giant Blackberry
Largest blackberry on thornless plant
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The largest-ever thornless blackberries, with enormous conical fruit that can reach two inches long! Summer fruit is sweet with a touch of tartness, and a hint of raspberry flavor. The vigorous, trailing canes benefit from trellis support. Deciduous.
Botanical Name- Rubus sub. Rubus Watson 'Columbia Giant'
Pronunciation- ROO-bus sub. ROO-bus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Gaillardia 'Mesa Peach' (heat tolerant, pollinator interest)
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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