Ouachita Blackberry

Rubus ouachita

$24.95$54.95

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2025 Winter/Spring Shipping Season 

All orders are for 2025 Winter/Spring

All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant with exception of 1 gallon or 3 gallon.

Plant Zones 8-9: Late January – February
Plant Zones 8-7: February – March
Plant Zones 6-5: April – early May

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Ouachita blackberry is a vibrant and sweet thornless variety, bred by the University of Arkansas, renowned for its rich flavor that appeals to both wildlife and blackberry lovers alike. The large, glossy berries ripen in mid-June to July, offering a delectable burst of sweetness right at the start of the summer season—perfect for fresh eating or turning into homemade jams. With its erect, sturdy canes, the Ouachita grows neatly in rows, making it ideal for forming a natural, fruitful hedge in your garden or food plot. This low-chill variety requires just 300 chill hours, making it well-suited for areas in USDA zones 6–9. Whether you’re looking to enhance your food plot with a reliable early harvest or enjoy an easy-to-care-for blackberry bush, the Ouachita is a perfect choice for adding both flavor and beauty to your space.

Height 4' - 5'
Spread 4' - 5'
Tree Form Erect Blackberry
USDA Zone 6 - 9
Blooms April - May
Drops Fruit or Nut June - July
Soil Loam
Soil pH 6.0 - 6.8
Light requirements Full Sun
Pollination Self-fertile
Suggested Pollinators Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 8 –12 inches

Spacing 2' - 5'
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. 

In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.

Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.

Size shipped: 8 – 12 inches

Age Shipped: 1 Year Old

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

Alachua, FL

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