Cherokee Blackberry Plant
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Description
The Cherokee Blackberry Plant is an upright, vigorous fruiting plant that produces large, firm, and tart-sweet berries. The perfectly balanced flavor makes it excellent for fresh eating or for cooking. The Cherokee Blackberry cultivar was originally developed in Arkansas and is prized for its high yields, disease resistance, and ability to thrive in southern climates. The berry will ripen in mid-season around late June to early July and is excellent for fresh eating, baking (such as pies and cobblers), or for making jams, jellies, and preserves. Best grow Zones 5b - 9
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | April / May |
| Fall Color | Vivid Red to Maroon |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early June / Early July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Rich humus sandy loam |
| Soil Moisture | Well-drained moist |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-2 Years |
| Mature Width | 4 to 6 Feet |
| Mature Height | 4 to 6 Feet |
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 - 9
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
Are my blackberries ripe yet?? Look for a deep, dull black color. If the berry is still shiny or glossy black, it is not fully ripe and will taste tart. Plump and slightly soft to a gentle squeeze. If it feels hard, leave it on the vine. A fully ripe Cherokee blackberry will detach from the stem with a very gentle tug. If you have to pull hard, it is not ready.
