Alpha Black Satin Thornless Blackberry

Rubus watson x ‘Black Satin’

Experience the bountiful harvest of plump, succulent, and thornless blackberries from this heat-tolerant variety, originally introduced in 1974 in Illinois. With its semi-erect canes and delicate pink flowers, this blackberry promises a reliable crop of juicy, deep blue-black berries in midsummer. Let your taste buds savor the sweet and delicious flavors of this tidy and abundant plant without having to worry about getting pricked by thorns!

Unusually cold hardy. Naturally short, semi-erect canes make trellising easy. Each crown can spread vigorously.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 4

Mature Height: 6′ x 4-6′

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Early August

Pollination: Self-Fertile

Read our Blackberry Growing Guide