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Blackberry 'Oregon Thornless'

Rubus fruticosus 'Oregon Thornless'

£11.99
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£11.99

3 litre pot

Gorgeous to look at and generous in fruit, 'Oregon Thornless' is your go-to for ornamental edibles. With its graceful, maple-like foliage and luscious blackberries, this variety offers real wow-factor from spring to autumn. Perfect for patios, borders, or fences, it’s proof that beauty and utility can go hand in hand – all without a single thorn to get in your way.
  • Thornless – safe and family-friendly
  • Highly ornamental foliage
  • Excellent for fresh eating and cooking
  • Easy to train and maintain

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    ‘Oregon Thornless’ offers the best of both worlds – a beautiful, decorative presence in your garden and baskets full of tasty fruit. Its lack of thorns makes it child-friendly and easy to handle, while the graceful, lacy leaves provide visual interest even when the plant isn’t in fruit. It’s ideal for the style-conscious grower who still wants practical benefits.

  • About this plant

    'Oregon Thornless' is a stunning dual-purpose blackberry prized for both its ornamental beauty and delicious, juicy fruits. With arching, thorn-free canes and striking, deeply lobed foliage that resembles a Japanese maple, it's as attractive as it is productive. This variety offers a long fruiting season, making it a perfect choice for gardeners who value aesthetics alongside practicality.

  • Key features

    • Thornless canes for easy picking
    • Decorative, maple-like foliage
    • Sweet, glossy black fruits
    • Extended fruiting period
    • Ideal for walls, fences, or arches

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 180–250cm | Spread: 150–200cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Elegant, arching growth with long, flexible canes that are easy to train and control.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for decorative fruiting against trellises, walls, or arches.

Planting guide

Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil. Space plants about 1.5m apart. Install a trellis or support for training the canes as they grow.

Care tips

Feed in early spring, prune out old fruiting canes in autumn, and tie in new shoots to support structures.

Winter care

Prune out fruited canes in autumn and mulch the base with compost or bark. Tie in new growth to protect from wind damage.