Blackberry - Rubus hybrid Celestial ('ORUS 4670-1') Thornless Primocane

Common Name: Celestial Blackberry

Bloomtime: Late Spring or early summer

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Full Sun

Height: 1.8-2.1 m (6-7')

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 vigorous growing clump of long, arching canes., Floricane selection produces fruit on 2nd year canes. , Produces plentiful, firm, flavorful fruit. Keeps well once picked., Good for machine harvesting in commercial production.