Plants in genus rubus
Rubus 'Prime Ark Traveler'
Rubus 'Prime Ark Traveler' is a thornless deciduous shrub that reaches a mature height of 4-5 feet and spreads up to 3-4 feet. It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight and consistently moist soil. This low-maintenance plant can be trained to climb trellises or fences.
Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown'
Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown' is a thorn-free blackberry cultivar that produces plump blackberries every summer. It features light pink or white flowers in early spring and dark green foliage year-round. This semi-erect variety grows best in zones 5-9, requires full sun, and exhibits excellent cold hardiness.
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Big Daddy'
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Big Daddy' is a thornless blackberry bush that produces large, sweet berries. It can yield 10-15 pounds of berries annually on second-year wood and features clusters of white flowers in spring. This plant grows up to 6 feet tall, requires full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 5-8.
Rubus fruticosus 'Arapaho'
Rubus fruticosus 'Arapaho' is a thornless blackberry plant that ripens early, producing medium to large-sized black berries. It is self-fertile and pest and disease resistant, making it easy to grow in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant requires full sun and moist, well-draining soil, making it a productive addition to fruit gardens.
Rubus 'Prime Ark Freedom'
Rubus 'Prime Ark Freedom' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its large, flavorful berries and disease resistance. It is drought tolerant and fruits on new growth, making it a reliable choice for home gardens.
Rubus 'Ouachita'
This thornless blackberry variety has high yields and good post-harvest quality, with an upright habitat and semi-erect canes. It produces medium-sized, firm, and sweet fruit that ripens in June. The plant is disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and self-pollinating, preferring full sun and loamy, well-drained soil. It requires 400 chill hours and grows 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Rubus fruticosus 'Chester Thornless'
Rubus fruticosus 'Chester Thornless' is a thornless blackberry variety producing large, flavorful berries. It features delicate white flowers in spring and vibrant green foliage. This self-fertile plant thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 5-8, making it a popular choice for home gardens.
Rubus idaeus 'Caroline'
Rubus idaeus 'Caroline' is a vigorous red raspberry bush known for producing large, firm, and juicy berries from August through the first frost. This cultivar is exceptionally disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and self-fertile. It grows in USDA zones 4-9, reaching 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, and requires well-draining soil and full sun exposure.
Rubus 'Black Satin'
Rubus 'Black Satin' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its sweet, soft fruit and pink spring flowers. It is self-fertile, heat tolerant, and disease resistant, thriving in full sun and well-draining soil.
Rubus idaeus 'Canby'
Rubus idaeus 'Canby' is a thornless raspberry variety known for its sweet fruit and disease resistance. It is hardy and easy to care for, thriving in a wide range of climates.
Rubus idaeus 'Glencoe'
Rubus idaeus 'Glencoe' is a compact raspberry plant that combines the qualities of black and red raspberries. It is self-pollinating and ripens in early summer, making it ideal for container gardening. The plant features thornless canes and grows 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It is pest and disease resistant, including resistance to verticillium wilt. This raspberry thrives in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers cooler summers.
Rubus hispidus
Rubus hispidus is a low-growing, vining bog plant with small white flowers and edible black fruit. Its dark green leaves have three lobes, and it forms dense networks of intertwining vines. Preferring open bog areas, this plant develops red leaves in fall and is winter hardy, making it a resilient choice for wetland gardens.
Rubus 'Natchez'
Rubus 'Natchez' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its self-fertile nature and high yield. It produces white flowers in early spring, with berries ripening in June. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and grows to about 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9, it is also pest-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for berry enthusiasts.
Rubus idaeus 'Fall Gold'
Rubus idaeus 'Fall Gold' is a raspberry plant that produces large, sweet, golden berries from mid to late season. It has an upright growth habit and an extended fruit production period, making it a favorite for home gardens. This plant requires full sun and well-draining soil, with regular watering during dry spells. It is self-pollinating and can be harvested from July to October.
Rubus 'Apache'
Thornless blackberries produced by the University of Arkansas, these plants ripen in the first year and have light pink flowers in early spring. They are drought-tolerant once established and self-fertile, with a high yield of glossy black fruit on new growth. The plants grow 5 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9.
Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho'
Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its sweet berries produced in mid-summer. This deciduous plant has evergreen foliage and grows 4-6 feet tall. It requires full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.
Rubus 'Snowbank'
Rubus 'Snowbank' is a unique berry bush known for its large, juicy white berries that are rich in antioxidants and do not stain. It features clusters of delicate white flowers in spring and lush green leaves throughout the growing season, with autumn colors in fall. This plant reaches a mature height and width of 4-6 feet and thrives in USDA zones 5-8. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil, and benefits from a well-balanced fertilizer in early spring. Rubus 'Snowbank' can be grown as a standalone specimen or trained along a trellis.
Rubus fruticosus 'Osage'
This self-fertile blackberry produces round and firm, medium-sized berries that ripen in late spring or early summer. It is a floricane variety, fruiting on the second year's growth, and tolerates heat and humidity. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-10, requires full sun, and has an upright growth habit, maturing to 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel'
Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel' is a compact, productive bush known for its lack of rampant spread and thorns. It is disease and pest resistant, attracting pollinators while being rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This bush yields up to 9 quarts of berries per plant, offering both ornamental and nutritional benefits.
Rubus 'Osage'
Rubus 'Osage' is a thorn-free blackberry variety developed by the University of Arkansas. It produces medium-sized, flavorful berries in June and is known for its high yield and excellent storage potential. This fast-growing plant requires full sun and nutrient-rich soil, with canes that benefit from trellis support.
Rubus idaeus 'Jewel'
Rubus idaeus 'Jewel' is a black raspberry variety known for its sweet and juicy fruit. This everbearing, self-fertile plant attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 3-8. It requires full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, with early spring pruning to maintain health and productivity.
Rubus occidentalis 'Bristol'
Rubus occidentalis 'Bristol' is a black raspberry variety introduced in 1934, known for its juicy, sweet berries with high sugar levels. It is self-fruitful and attracts birds and bees, thriving in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. This cold-hardy plant requires pruning after fruiting to maintain productivity.
Rubus 'Marion'
Rubus 'Marion', commonly known as Marionberry, is a shrub that produces dark purple-black fruit, ripening in mid-summer. This self-fruitful plant grows to about 6 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for home gardens. It is heat and humidity resistant, requiring full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth. Rubus 'Marion' is a favorite among berry enthusiasts for its rich flavor and high yield, making it a valuable addition to any fruit garden.
Rubus idaeus 'Nova'
Rubus idaeus 'Nova' is a late-season, summer-bearing raspberry plant known for its cold tolerance and compact, upright growth. It produces firm, richly flavored red berries that are excellent for freezing and storing. The plant features pollinator-friendly white blooms in spring and fruits on second-year canes. It requires full sun, good air circulation, and well-drained, enriched soils. Bred in Nova Scotia in 1981, 'Nova' is a vigorous producer with a long harvest season.
Rubus idaeus 'September'
Rubus idaeus 'September' is an everbearing raspberry variety that produces summer and fall crops on suckering canes. It features snow-white blossoms that attract bees and bright red or yellow medium-sized fruits. This cold-hardy plant performs best in full sun with well-drained enriched soil, requiring pruning of second-year canes.
Rubus idaeus 'Boyne'
Rubus idaeus 'Boyne' is a raspberry plant known for its ruby-red berries and cold hardiness. It is self-pollinating and produces large crops in early summer, requiring full sun or partial shade.
Rubus idaeus 'Cascade Gold'
Rubus idaeus 'Cascade Gold' is a raspberry plant that bears large, firm golden berries with a sweet-tart taste in summer. It is self-pollinating and friendly to pollinators and songbirds. This plant requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 4-8.
Rubus 'Chester Thornless'
Rubus 'Chester Thornless' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its high yields of large, sweet berries. This disease-resistant and heat-tolerant plant is cold hardy in zones 5-8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is self-pollinating and drought-resistant once established.
Rubus 'Sweetie Pie'
Rubus 'Sweetie Pie' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its high heat and humidity tolerance, producing up to 15 pounds of fruit per plant. It is disease resistant and requires full sun and trellis support.