Brazos Blackberry Plant
1 Year Old
$5.95
Ships: 12/01/2026 - 04/15/2027
Description
The Brazos Blackberry was developed by Texas A&M in 1959 and has become the primary cultivar grown in Texas and the Southern US. This highly heat-tolerant cultivar was designed specifically to thrive and produce heavy yields in hot Southern climates. It only requires 200 to 300 chill hours under 45°F. The thorny canes vigorously grow erect and upright forming a rigid bush. Because of the heavy fruit loads it benefits greatly from a trellis or support system. The Brazos Blackberry is a medium large, firm blackberry, with a tart flavor.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Late March and April |
| Fall Color | Deep wine-red before leaf drop |
| Fruit Color | Black Glossy |
| Fruit Size | Medium Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late May to July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun / Partial Shade |
| Soil Composition | Rich fertile, slightly acidic |
| Soil Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Taste | Tart |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-2 Years |
| Mature Width | 3 to 5 Feet Wide |
| Mature Height | 4 to 6 Feet Tall |
Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
Grows in zones: 5 - 10
This product grows in your zone!
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
More Information
Fruit is produced on second-year canes (floricanes). New, green first-year canes (primocanes) should not be pruned down, as they are next year's fruit source. Dead floricanes should be pruned completely to the ground only after the summer harvest is finished. Do not prune the canes after September, as the buds are formed over the winter. Tip-prune the new canes when they are about 3-4 feet tall to encourage branching. Work the new side growth down the length of your trellis system.
