Zone Compatibility
| Height | 3' - 4' |
| Spread | 4' - 6' |
| Tree Form | Semi-erect bush form |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | May - June |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | June - July |
| Soil | Loam |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Suggested Pollinators | Each additional tree will increase pollination for better fruit production |
Freedom Blackberry Bush
Rubus fruiticosis
Price range: $21.56 through $43.96
Zone Compatibility
| Height | 3' - 4' |
| Spread | 4' - 6' |
| Tree Form | Semi-erect bush form |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | May - June |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | June - July |
| Soil | Loam |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Suggested Pollinators | Each additional tree will increase pollination for better fruit production |
We accept orders year-round.
Accepting orders to ship this season or at later date.
 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Freedom Blackberry is a premium thornless blackberry variety celebrated for its large, firm, glossy berries and deeply satisfying sweet-tart flavor. With rich, complex notes perfect for fresh eating, jams, pies, preserves, and desserts, Freedom offers fruit quality that stands out in both home gardens and commercial production. Its thornless canes make harvesting safer, quicker, and far more enjoyable—ideal for families, beginners, and seasoned growers alike.
This semi-erect, vigorous blackberry plant produces impressive yields, with clusters ripening uniformly in mid-summer (typically June to July, depending on climate). The berries are known for their excellent texture, tender skin, and balanced flavor—sweet with just the right touch of tartness. Requiring only 200 chill hours, Freedom adapts beautifully to a wide range of warm and moderate climates while maintaining high productivity and consistent fruit quality.
Rooted in durability and ease of care, the Freedom Blackberry is one of the best choices for growers looking to combine thornless convenience, heavy yields, and superb fruit flavor in an edible landscape or backyard orchard.
| Height | 3' - 4' |
| Spread | 4' - 6' |
| Tree Form | Semi-erect bush form |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | May - June |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | June - July |
| Soil | Loam |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Suggested Pollinators | Each additional tree will increase pollination for better fruit production |
| Spacing | 3' - 4' |
| Pruning | Erect blackberries benefit from summer pruning. Remove the top one to two inches of new primocanes when they are 4' tall. This causes the canes to branch, increasing next year’s yields. Plants will require several pruning sessions to tip each cane as it reaches the four foot height. |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.Â
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
