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Black Satin Blackberry

Rubus ursinus 'Black Satin'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

60 inches

Width

48 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Average to high

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

10-15 years

Native To

Cultivated hybrid

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

A vigorous, thornless, semi-erect blackberry cultivar. It is a floricane-fruiting variety, meaning that canes grow vegetatively one year (primocanes) and produce fruit the following year (floricanes). 'Black Satin' is renowned for its extremely high yields of large, glossy, black berries with a sweet flavor. Its thornless nature makes pruning and harvesting much easier and more pleasant.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

While primarily grown for fruit, the arching canes, white spring flowers, and dark fruit provide multi-season interest in an edible landscape context.

Produces a heavy crop of delicious, versatile berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, and freezing. The thornless canes make harvesting a painless, enjoyable activity.

Spring flowers provide an important nectar and pollen source for bees. The ripe fruit is a favorite of songbirds, and the dense canes can offer shelter.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site in full sun with fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Install a trellis or wire support system before planting.
Soak bare roots for an hour before planting.
Plant canes 3-4 feet apart, setting them slightly deeper than they grew before.
Cut the newly planted canes back to about 6 inches.
Water well and apply a thick layer of organic mulch.

Pro Tip

Tip-prune new canes (primocanes) when they reach about 3-4 feet tall to encourage lateral branching for a larger crop next year.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide consistent water, especially during fruit development.
Mulch heavily to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Prune out fruiting canes immediately after harvest.
Train new canes onto a trellis for air circulation and easy picking.

Don't

Do not let the root zone dry out.
Avoid planting in soil with a pH above 7.0.
Don't allow weeds to compete for water and nutrients.
Avoid planting near wild blackberries, which can harbor diseases.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Harvest
Plant
Prune
Stake

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Productive addition to an edible garden or orchardLiving fence or screen on a sturdy trellisWildlife-friendly planting to attract birds

Companion Plants

Comfrey Tansy Borage Mint (in containers) Hyssop

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Black Satin Blackberry questions

What zones can Black Satin Blackberry grow in?

Black Satin Blackberry is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Black Satin Blackberry deer resistant?

Yes — Black Satin Blackberry is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Black Satin Blackberry bloom?

Black Satin Blackberry typically blooms in late spring through early summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Black Satin Blackberry need full sun?

Black Satin Blackberry does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.