A hardy, thornless blackberry that offers abundant late-summer harvests of sweet, plump fruit with effortless care
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Thornless canes for easy, comfortable harvesting
- Produces large, firm, sweet blackberries
- Late-season variety for extended summer fruiting
- Vigorous and highly disease resistant
- Excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserves
- Self-pollinating and reliable in many climates
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Chester Blackberry in full sun for the best yields and richest flavor. It prefers well-drained soil and benefits from consistent watering during fruit development. Prune canes that have finished fruiting down to the ground each fall or winter, leaving the new canes that will bear next year’s crop. Consider using a simple wire or trellis system to keep the canes upright and organized for easy picking. Pair it with earlier-ripening blackberry varieties to extend your harvest season and ensure a steady supply of berries through late summer.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
A hardy, thornless blackberry that offers abundant late-summer harvests of sweet, plump fruit with effortless care
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Thornless canes for easy, comfortable harvesting
- Produces large, firm, sweet blackberries
- Late-season variety for extended summer fruiting
- Vigorous and highly disease resistant
- Excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserves
- Self-pollinating and reliable in many climates
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Chester Blackberry in full sun for the best yields and richest flavor. It prefers well-drained soil and benefits from consistent watering during fruit development. Prune canes that have finished fruiting down to the ground each fall or winter, leaving the new canes that will bear next year’s crop. Consider using a simple wire or trellis system to keep the canes upright and organized for easy picking. Pair it with earlier-ripening blackberry varieties to extend your harvest season and ensure a steady supply of berries through late summer.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Chester Thornless Blackberry?
How to use Chester Thornless Blackberry in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Chester ripens in late summer, often from late July into September, making it one of the last blackberries to produce and extending your berry season beautifully.
Yes. Chester is completely thornless, making it easy to pick and maintain without gloves or scratches.
No. Chester is self-pollinating and will produce a full crop on its own. Planting more than one can improve yield and extend the harvest window.
