Blackberry - Chester Thornless Grape These are truly the best

These are truly the best of the best when it comes to pruners

A rigidly upright habit and dark purple flower stems which accentuate the bright violet-blue flowers

More compact and smaller than other varieties also a bit less hardy

adaptable to various soil types

but good for jelly and preserves

Blackberry - Chester Thornless Grape These are truly the bestHardiness: Zone 4. Size: Canes growing up to 5 ft. Planting: Full Sun, good soils. Fruit: Black berries Pollination: Self fertile. Use: Good for fresh eating. Ripening: August September Pot: 1 gal. Medium to large black, sweet fruit. A very hardy cultivated blackberry variety, possible to grow in areas of Northern Ontario.