Sweetie Pie Thornless Blackberry

Rubus watson x ‘Sweetie Pie’

‘Sweetie Pie’ is a new blackberry cultivar with thornless canes and an erect growth pattern. Developed and released by the USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory (TCSHL) in Missouri, this variety is perfect for mid-ripening seasons. Its berries are known for their high quality, tender texture, and exceptional, sweet flavor, making it a great choice for local fresh market growers, U-Pick farm operations, and homeowners in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. 

Well-suited to hot and humid summer conditions, but also reliably cold hardy. Resistant to rosette disease.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Mature Height: 3′-4′

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Mid-June to late July

Pollination: Self-Fruitful

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