Ponca Thornless Blackberry

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Rubus spp. – Ponca Blackberry

Ponca is considered one of the sweetest blackberry cultivars in the world. This thornless variety produces exceptionally flavorful berries with remarkable consistency from berry to berry. The fruit ripens early and has a rich, balanced sweetness that sets it apart from many other blackberry varieties.

Plants are very erect, vigorous, and highly productive, making them easy to manage in the home garden or small orchard. The canes show excellent overall plant health and reliable performance in a wide range of climates.

Developed by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s fruit breeding program, Ponca is the 20th blackberry released from the program and is considered one of their most outstanding varieties, particularly for its flavor and fruit quality.

Spacing: 3'–4' between plants
Zones: 5–9

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Thorns: No
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Berry
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome.