Originally Posted by
Jane Quilter
thornless blackberries are not wild, they are a unique berry "bush" modified to grow without protective thorns. I planted six small plants several years ago within the fenced garden barrier, and they supply an abundant amount of berries each year with out the pain. I leave the wild berries for the deer and wildlife.
I have the thornless. I have to cut the runners back. I can't bear to toss them but I have too many and my friends all have enough to get rid of. They multiply fast. I have been planting them in the wooded areas around our neighborhood. We have acres of woods surrounding us.
Last edited by Onebyone; 06-08-2019 at 06:12 AM.