Blackberry - Rubus hybrid Thunderhead ('ORUS 4999-2') Primocane

Common Name: Thunderhead Blackberry

Bloomtime: Spring and Summer

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 1.2-1.5 m (4-5')

Spread: 1.2-1.5 m (4-5')

Spacing: 1.2 m (4')

Water: moist, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 5-9

Zone: 5

Deer Resistant: Occasionally damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Moderately drought tolerant, once established

Characteristics: Forms a large, vigorous clump of semi-thornless canes., Primocane selection produces large crops of fruit on first year canes in August and September, Fruit is very large.,