{"product_id":"rubus-osage-blackberry","title":"Rubus 'Osage' Blackberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsage Blackberry | Rubus ‘Osage’ | Osage Thornless Blackberry | Erect Thornless Blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsage Blackberry is a vigorous, sun-loving deciduous fruiting shrub prized for its spectacular, reliable profusion of exceptionally sweet, medium-sized, glossy black berries that boast an exquisite, rich flavor without the tartness found in many older varieties. This exceptionally tough, completely thornless selection is known for its remarkable, strictly erect habit that requires minimal trellising, making it a highly productive statement piece for any edible landscape or dedicated berry patch. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for sunny orchard borders, edible food forests, and backyard gardens. With its bold, structural canes and uniquely delicious summer harvest, Osage Blackberry offers an extraordinary display of lush greenery and exceptional culinary rewards with incredibly straightforward, pain-free care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Osage Blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours per day) to produce the most abundant, sweetest fruit, the strongest canes, and maintain a tight, sturdy upright form. Too much shade will cause the plant to become leggy, stretch toward the light, and significantly reduce both fruit yield and proper ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, airy, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, slightly acidic loam amended with compost to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and rapid drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay, especially during the dormant winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It performs best and produces the plumpest, juiciest berries with consistent, deep moisture during the intense heat of the summer fruit-swelling period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally low maintenance and completely thornless for effortless harvesting. Prune out the older, woody fruiting canes (floricanes) right to the ground immediately after the summer harvest is complete, leaving the fresh green new growth (primocanes) to produce next year's crop. Tip the top of the new canes in early summer to encourage a much bushier, denser branching habit and higher fruit yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees and spring pollinators; local birds will enthusiastically seek out the sweet, ripening berries unless protected by garden netting. Its thornless canes are occasionally browsed by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous perennial in USDA zones 6–9; exceptionally cold-hardy and reliable across a wide range of climates, dying back slightly in winter before surging with vigorous new growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsage Blackberry plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch \/ Single","offer_id":55312033906967,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 2 Pack","offer_id":55312033939735,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x9 Inch \/ Single","offer_id":55312033972503,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4x9 Inch \/ 2 Pack","offer_id":55312034005271,"sku":null,"price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/Rubus_Osage_Blackberry1.jpg?v=1790183839","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/rubus-osage-blackberry","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}