Rubus ‘Chester’
$32.99
Rubus fruticosus agg. Chester carries firm black fruit on vigorous thornless canes, extending the home harvest from August into October.
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Description
Firm black fruit ripens over a long late-season window on Rubus fruticosus agg. Chester, a vigorous thornless blackberry suited to a trellised edible garden.
Train the semi-erect canes on wires in full sun or partial shade and provide fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Harvest runs from August into October, and the firm berries travel well without leaking.
After harvest, remove older fruited stems at ground level and tie the new shoots to their framework. The plant suckers and spreads, so regular training keeps growth within its allotted space.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Synonyms | Rubus 'Chester', Rubus fruticosus 'Chester Thornless', Rubus fruticosus Chester Thornless |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Habit | Clump-former, Suckering |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants, Edible fruit plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Fruit |
| Use for | Hedge, Container Planting, Edible |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Harvest in | 8, 9, 10 |
| Local names | Chester Thornless Blackberry |
| Blomidon Item No | 120074, 108425, MO23014442, RUBCH2G, 201818634, 202071724 |
| Usps | Black fruit ripens on vigorous, thornless canes., A long harvest runs from August into October., Give full sun or partial shade and keep the soil evenly moist. |
| Propagation | In mid- to late spring, bury the tip of a long arching cane just below the soil and water it during dry spells. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | Gray mold may occur, and honey fungus is a rare concern. |
| Pruning | After harvest, cut older fruited stems to the ground and tie new shoots to the framework. |
| Watering instructions | Keep fertile soil evenly moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. |
| Common Name | Chester Thornless Blackberry |