Description
Marionberry Hybrid: The Robust & Flavorful Trailing Berry Vine for Home Cultivators
Discover the legendary Marionberry Hybrid, a truly distinctive and vigorous trailing berry vine acclaimed for its exceptional flavor and superior nutritional profile. Developed by USDA-ARS in Oregon, this resilient plant delivers a bountiful harvest perfect for elevating your homemade jams, jellies, and juices. Originally released in 1956, it's a cross between Chehalem and Olallie, containing 44% Rubus ursinus, a testament to its strong native heritage.
Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Origin & Release | Released by G.F. Waldo (USDA-ARS) in Corvallis, Oregon in 1956 |
| Key Attributes | Very popular for its special flavor and health benefits (higher vitamin level) |
| Parentage | A cross between Chehalem and Olallie (which is a cross between Loganberry and Youngberry) |
| Genetic Composition | Contains 44% Rubus ursinus (native to Oregon) |
| Plant Type | A thorny, very vigorous trailing vine (Floricane Thorny) |
| Harvest Season | Harvests in July (depending on your hardiness zone) with a longer picking season |
| Cultivation Needs | Requires a 2-wire trellis for optimal growth |
| Culinary Uses | Excellent for homemade jam, jelly, and juice, popular worldwide |
| Hardiness Zones | Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10 |
| Plant Size | 12cm, 1.5-year-old tissue cultured plant |
Benefits
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Unforgettable Flavor & Nutrition | Enjoy berries with a special, distinctive taste and higher vitamin content, directly from your garden, ensuring fresh, healthy ingredients for your family. |
| Vigorous & Resilient Growth | This robust, thorny trailing vine is known for strong growth and remarkable resilience, even recovering from significant root damage, minimizing frustration and ensuring a "plant that won't quit." |
| Extended Harvest Window | Experience a prolonged picking season starting in July, providing you with a generous and consistent supply of fresh berries for all your culinary projects and preserving needs. |
| Ideal for Artisanal Creations | Perfect for home berry cultivators and artisan chefs, these berries are exceptionally valuable for making delicious homemade jams, jellies, and juices that will be cherished worldwide. |
| Authentic Oregon Heritage | Cultivate a piece of Oregon's natural bounty with a plant containing 44% Rubus ursinus, bringing a unique, native touch and robust genetic foundation to your garden. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Marionberry Hybrid |
| SKU | MAR37UVJ32-12 |
| Plant Type | Floricane Thorny Trailing Vine |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 6-10 |
| Plant Size (Initial) | 12cm, 1.5-year-old tissue cultured plant |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Cultivation: Plant in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10 for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Support: Requires a sturdy 2-wire trellis to support its vigorous trailing nature and ensure healthy berry development.
- Harvest: Expect a bountiful harvest typically beginning in July, with a prolonged picking season allowing for ample fresh fruit.
Ideal For
- The Home Berry Cultivator: Perfect for gardeners passionate about growing their own fresh, flavorful, and healthy berries at home.
- The Artisan Chef: An essential ingredient for those who enjoy making homemade jams, jellies, and juices from scratch, valuing high-quality, unique flavors.
- Gardeners in Zones 6-10: Specifically suited for these hardiness zones, ensuring successful establishment and abundant yields.
- Seekers of Resilient Plants: Ideal for individuals looking for vigorous, robust, and reliable berry plants known for strong growth and remarkable recovery.
- Flavor Connoisseurs: For anyone who appreciates unique and distinctive berry flavors, along with the health benefits of elevated vitamin content.
Also Available / Explore Other Options
Enhance your berry patch or explore more delicious varieties from Berries Unlimited:
- Loganberry-Blackberry Hybrid: Discover more about the Marionberry's heritage. Explore Loganberry-Blackberry Hybrid
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- Blackberry Plants: Find more vigorous, high-yielding blackberry options. View Blackberry Plants
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Policy & Support
| Policy Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contact Information | Phone: (479)846-6030; Email: berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | 807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
2 Reviews
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Marionberry
Very vigorous and quite delicious! Highly recommend. Thank you!
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Lazarus Marionberry!
This arrived to me as a strong roots system with a few scraggly leaves. Long story short- a pet tore up the roots while burying something. The roots were truly shredded and I thought they were goners. I planned to just order another one but life got busy and I forgot. A few weeks later I saw that the attractive Marionberry leaves were flourishing, and the plant was back with a vengeance. I intend to buy these as gifts for my other zone10a/10b friends, especially those who struggle to grow berries. This is the plant that won't quit.
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