Ponca blackberry is one of the sweetest blackberry cultivars in the world! This variety is very erect, has a high fruit yield, and plants demonstrate excellent health. Ponca is the 20th blackberry released from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s fruit breeding program and is the most outstanding release from the effort in terms of flavor and berry-to-berry consistency.
Plant Characteristics | |
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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 |
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