Big Daddy™ Blackberry
Big Daddy™ Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus 'Big Daddy'
Thornless Big Daddy Blackberry
Big Daddy™ Blackberry
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Rubus Big Daddy | Thornless Big Daddy Blackberry | Big Daddy™ Blackberry | Rubus fruticosus 'Big Daddy'
Rubus Big Daddy is a vigorous, thornless perennial blackberry bush delivering massive yields of extra-large, 1.5-inch sweet-tart berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, or freezing. This erect, disease-resistant variety produces on second-year canes with impressive flavor and juiciness, ideal for home orchards, trellises, or edible landscapes. Its productive habit and easy-care nature make it a top choice for bountiful summer harvests.
Growing Rubus Big Daddy
- Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours daily for best fruiting).
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam enriched with organic matter.
- Water: Consistent moisture, especially during fruit development; mulch to retain soil dampness.
- Maintenance: Trellis support required; prune spent canes post-harvest and thin new growth in spring.
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Wildlife: Attracts pollinators with white late-spring blooms; berries draw birds.
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9; cold-hardy with reliable production.
Shipping Info
Rubus Big Daddy blackberry are shipped as plant starts in 4" nursery pots. The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
Growing Zones
5 - 9
Low Temperature
-20°F
High Temperature
95°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Vigorous
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
Consistent
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Mature Spread
3-4 feet
Mature Height
4-6 feet
Bloom Period
Late spring
Pruning Time
Late winter/early spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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