Shipping time: fall to mid spring. Starting shipping season: fall 2026, no order will be shipped out in spring 2026. We strictly avoid shipping in summer.
Please Note: These plants will be removed from their 1/2 gallon pots and excess dirt brushed away for shipping. This saves space and money on shipping costs. The roots will be placed into a small plastic bag to protect the moisture levels during shipping.
The Ouachita blackberry is a thornless, erect blackberry variety developed by the University of Arkansas, known for its high yields, disease resistance, and excellent fruit quality. It grows as a compact, upright shrub about 4-6 feet tall and roughly 3-5 feet wide, with sturdy canes that are easy to manage and harvest because they lack thorns. Ouachita performs best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and typically does well in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It is a low- to moderate-chill variety, generally needing around 300-500 chill hours.
This variety is self-pollinating, so you only need one plant to get fruit, though multiple plants will increase your total harvest. The berries ripen early to mid-season, often starting in June, and continue for several weeks. The fruit is medium to large, firm, glossy black, and sweet, with very good flavor and storage qualities, making Ouachita a solid choice for fresh eating, jams, freezing, and small-scale market growing. It also shows good resistance to common blackberry diseases like anthracnose and double blossom/rosette, which, combined with its thornless canes and strong yields, makes it an easy, productive option for home gardeners.
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