Purple Opal dwarf blackberry
belongs to upright and compact blackberries, suitable for bigger containers.Its dwarf and thornless habit will make it ideal for a smaller balcony or terrace, and it grows up to 90cm (36in) in height.
Berries are similar to Black Cascade, with improved size, yield and earlier maturity. It is said to be a big brother of Black Cascade.
Purple Opal is also a primocane type blackberry, which means it will produce delicious big blackberries on current year's growth.
Purple Opal specifications:
Introduced: autumn 2017
Origin: University of Arkansas, USA
Habit: upright, thornless
Type: primocane
Height: 90cm (36in)
Width: 60cm (24in)
Flowering: May -> July
Harvest: August -> October
Flower color: white
Fruit weight: 6+ grams
Hardiness: -10°C (14°F)
If you are looking for a dwarf hanging-creeping type of blackberries, check Black Cascade.
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