The Triple Crown blackberry is a firm, black, very large, long berries. Sweeter than others, with some wild blackberry flavor. Vigorous, productive, trailing, thorny canes. Often producing 4 to 5 lbs per cane.  Does extremely well in California. Ripens in July.  When mature Triple Crown blackberries can be thinned to 4 to 8 of the strongest canes, shorten the laterals to  8" to 14” and remove any growing on the lower 2 to 3’ of the central canes. Tie to a fence or trellis to provide support. Two year cane. Sold as a single cane.

Growing Triple Crown 

USDA Zone:  5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10

Uses: Canning / Preserves, Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating

Harvest Period: Midseason 

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Origin Date: 1900's

Storage: A few weeks

Years to Bear: 1 year

Recommended Spacing: 2-5 ft.

Mature Size: 4-6 ft.

Water Requirements: 3-8 gallons per week May through Sept.

Shape when Shipped: Single cane