Ouachita Thornless Blackberry Plants – Rubus ‘Ouachita’ Live Starters | Set of 2 | 4–6 Inch Tall | Sweet Large Berries | Healthy Root Ball Plants

Start your berry garden with this set of 2 Ouachita Thornless Blackberry plants (Rubus ‘Ouachita’). This highly regarded variety is known for producing large, glossy black berries with exceptional sweetness and flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, jams, baking, and desserts.

Ouachita blackberry plants are thornless and upright growing, making them easy to manage and harvest compared to traditional thorny varieties. They are also disease resistant and heat tolerant, performing well in a wide range of climates and garden conditions.

This variety produces mid-season harvests that can last 30–40 days, providing a generous supply of firm berries ideal for picking, storing, or sharing. Plants arrive with healthy soil root balls (no pot) to help ensure strong transplant success and quick establishment in your garden.

These plants are ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, berry rows, or container growing with support.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Ouachita blackberry starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Healthy soil root balls (no pot included)
✔️ Thornless berry variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Ouachita Thornless Blackberry
Botanical Name: Rubus ‘Ouachita’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting bramble
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours recommended)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with support

💡 Care Tip:
Space plants about 3–4 feet apart and prune canes that have already fruited to encourage healthy new growth. Tip-pruning new canes in summer helps produce side branches where berries develop.