Twilight Blackberry: The Gold Standard for Thornless, Honey-Sweet Jams & Abundant Harvests
Discover the unparalleled delight of the Twilight Blackberry, a revolutionary floricane thornless variety meticulously bred for home orchardists and gourmet gardeners. Originating from Oregon's innovative breeding programs, this cultivar delivers an exceptional blackberry jam flavor, uniquely enhanced with subtle hints of honey. Prepare for an early, abundant harvest of large, incredibly firm berries boasting a gorgeous, glossy dark purple skin and an impressive shelf life. The Twilight Blackberry stands superior in taste, size, and vigor, offering robust, self-pollinating plants for effortless, bountiful yields.
Features
| Feature |
Detail |
| Variety |
Twilight Floricane Thornless, a newer delicious blackberry variety |
| Origin |
Out of Oregon, a distinctive mixture of Eastern and Western blackberry cultivars |
| Parentage |
Cross between thornless female ‘Ouachita’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,762) and thornless male ‘ORUS 2867-4’ (unpatented) |
| Flavor Profile |
Excellent blackberry jam flavor with hints of honey |
| Ripening & Yield |
Early ripening for a semi-erect blackberry; high yields borne on fully thornless semi-erect canes in mid-season |
| Berry Characteristics |
Large, very firm berries with a very good shelf life, durable, very glossy, very dark purple skin, less bleeding, easy to handle |
| Performance |
Superior in flavor, size, and vigor compared to Chester and Triple Crown |
| Pollination |
Self-pollinating; does not need additional pollinators |
| Hardiness Zone |
USDA Zones 4-9 |
| Plant Type |
Large, 12 cm, 1.5 year old tissue cultured plant |
Benefits
| Benefit |
How It Enhances Your Garden & Harvest |
| Exceptional Gourmet Flavor |
Enjoy a unique "blackberry jam with honey" taste, perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts, offering a superior culinary experience that surpasses ordinary varieties. |
| Effortless Harvesting |
Fully thornless canes eliminate painful pricks, making picking a pleasure for all ages and simplifying garden maintenance. |
| Bountiful & Early Yields |
Experience high volumes of large, delicious berries from mid-season, providing a generous harvest sooner than many other semi-erect types. |
| Superior Berry Quality |
Very firm, glossy, dark purple berries resist bleeding and store exceptionally well, ensuring less waste and beautiful presentation whether fresh or processed. |
| Unmatched Vigor & Reliability |
Outperforms popular varieties like 'Chester' and 'Triple Crown' in flavor, size, and overall plant health, guaranteeing a robust and productive addition to your garden. |
| Self-Sustaining Growth |
As a self-pollinating variety, it eliminates the need for companion plants, simplifying your gardening efforts and ensuring consistent fruit set. |
| Wide Adaptability |
Thrives across a broad range of climates in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners. |
| Robust Start for Quick Growth |
Receive a large, 1.5-year-old tissue-cultured plant, ensuring rapid establishment and vigorous growth for quicker, more reliable harvests. |
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Product Name |
Twilight Blackberry |
| SKU |
1437-12 |
| Plant Age |
1.5 years old |
| Plant Size |
12 cm |
| Propagation Method |
Tissue Cultured |
| Berry Type |
Floricane |
| Cane Type |
Thornless, Semi-Erect |
| Preferred Growing Zones |
USDA 4-9 |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Planting: Ideal for home gardens, small orchards, or edible landscapes within USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. Ensure full sun exposure and well-drained soil for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Care: As a semi-erect floricane, the Twilight Blackberry produces fruit on second-year canes. While its semi-erect habit offers some self-support, trellising can enhance support, improve air circulation, and maximize yields.
- Harvesting: Enjoy easy, thornless harvesting of large, firm berries during mid-season. The durable skin and minimal bleeding make handling a breeze.
- Consumption: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and especially for making exceptional homemade jams, jellies, and preserves due to its rich, honey-hinted flavor.
Ideal For
- The Home Orchardist: Seeking highly productive and flavorful blackberry plants for personal consumption and family enjoyment.
- The Gourmet Gardener: Those who prioritize superior taste profiles, unique flavor notes (like honey), and high-quality fruit for culinary uses, especially homemade jams.
- Convenience-Oriented Gardeners: Appreciating the ease of a thornless variety for harvesting and the simplicity of a self-pollinating plant for reliable fruit set.
- Discerning Planters: Looking for vigorous, well-established (1.5-year-old tissue-cultured) plants that promise robust growth and out-perform common varieties.
- Gardeners in Zones 4-9: Seeking a hardy and adaptable blackberry cultivar that will thrive in their specific climate.
Policy & Support
| Category |
Detail |
| Producer |
Berries Unlimited |
| Contact Phone |
(479)846-6030 |
| Contact Email |
berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Address |
807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
| Plant Quality Assurance |
Offered as a large, robust 1.5-year-old tissue-cultured plant, ensuring a healthy and strong start in your garden. |
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