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Triple Crown Blackberry
BerryRubus 'Triple Crown'
- Full sun
- Zones 5–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 48" spacing
- Perennial
- pH 6–7
Overview
Living up to its royal name, Triple Crown delivers the perfect trifecta of thornless canes, exceptional fruit quality, and outstanding disease resistance. This semi-erect variety produces large, sweet blackberries with seeds so small they're barely noticeable, making every bite pure pleasure. Developed at the University of Arkansas, it's become the go-to choice for gardeners who want premium blackberries without the painful thorns.
Planting
Plant bare root canes in early spring. Set at same depth as grown in nursery, water thoroughly.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 21-30 days (seed), immediate (transplants).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spotted wing drosophila, aphids, raspberry crown borer, Japanese beetles. Common diseases: Cane blight, verticillium wilt, rosette disease in some regions.