Rubus frut. 'Thornless Evergreen' - 2 Ltr, 4 canes

Description
The Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' (Rubus fruticosus) produces black, medium-sized berries. These are firm and tart in flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rubus fruticosus 'Oregon Thornless', Rubus fruticosus 'Blacky Thornfree'.

Bulletpoints
* thornless * tart in flavour * olive-green shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * Shade tolerant, cannot be planted over

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' are dark green, pinnate, alternate, slit. Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' turns bright red-brown in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, climbing, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in October, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Evergreen' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: October - Watering: In the period from April to September - Fertilise: From April to mid-September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers of Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' appear in corymbs from June to July.

Fruit
The black, medium-sized berries have a tart flavour. The black flesh of these elongated, blunt cone-shaped berries is firm. Ripening time from August.

Use
Farm garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, dessert

Shoots
The shoots of Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Evergreen' are olive green.

Root
Stoloniferous.