Sweetie Pie Thornless Blackberry

Rubus watson 'Sweetie Pie'

'Sweetie Pie' is a new blackberry cultivar with an erect growth pattern and thornless canes. Developed and released by the USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory (TCSHL), this variety is perfect for mid to late-ripening seasons and is resistant to rosette disease. Its berries are known for their high quality and exceptional flavor, making it a great choice for local fresh market growers, U-Pick farm operations, and homeowners in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. This marks an exciting addition to the TCSHL breeding program as their first thornless blackberry release.

USDA Zone: 5-9

Mature Height: 3'-4'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: mid-June to late July

Pollination: Self-Fruitful