Ouachita Thornless Blackberry Plants – Rubus fruticosus ‘Ouachita’ Live Starters | Set of 2 | 4–6 Inches Tall | Sweet Firm Berries | Soil-Wrapped Roots

Grow delicious berries with this set of 2 Ouachita Thornless Blackberry plants (Rubus fruticosus ‘Ouachita’). Developed by the University of Arkansas, this popular variety is known for producing large, firm, sweet berries with excellent shelf life and consistent yields.

Ouachita blackberry plants grow on thornless upright canes, making them easier to maintain and harvest than traditional thorny varieties. This hardy cultivar is also disease-resistant and highly productive, making it a favorite for home gardens and small backyard orchards.

These young starter plants arrive 4–6 inches tall with soil-wrapped roots (no pot included) to help maintain moisture during shipping and ensure easy transplanting. Once established, they produce abundant summer harvests perfect for fresh eating, jams, desserts, and baking.

You will receive healthy plants similar in size and condition to the ones shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Ouachita blackberry starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Soil-wrapped roots (no pot included)
✔️ Thornless upright berry variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Ouachita Thornless Blackberry
Botanical Name: Rubus fruticosus ‘Ouachita’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting bramble
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours recommended)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 4–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with support

💡 Care Tip:
Space plants 3–4 feet apart to allow proper airflow and growth. After harvest, remove old fruiting canes to encourage strong new canes and better berry production the following season.