This heavenly blackberry cultivar is the result of a successful cross between the thornless semi-erect maternal blackberry Eclipse and the thorny erect paternal blackberry ORUS 3681-1, USPP34,880. Boasting exceptional plant vigor, this new variety produces plentiful yields of dainty, small-to-medium size berries with a glossy appearance, minimal defects, and superb flavor and quality. Ideal for fresh consumption, the firm-picked berries are characterized by delightful sweetness, aroma, and gloss. This distinctive blackberry variety features fruit borne on robust canes that inherited the Merton Thornless gene for thornless-ness. Celestial exhibits a high tolerance to heat. The semi-erect habit makes it easy to trellis. Exceptionally long window of ripening – you can pick ripe berries for up to 4 weeks from this plant! Use in smoothies, cobblers, or atop fresh ice cream. It is proven to thrive and be hardy in the Pacific Northwest. Hardy to Zone 5. Text and photo from Raintree Nursery.
Blackberry ‘Celestial’ (Rubus hybrid)
Description
This heavenly blackberry cultivar is the result of a successful cross between the thornless semi-erect maternal blackberry Eclipse and the thorny erect paternal blackberry ORUS 3681-1, USPP34,880. Boasting exceptional plant vigor, this new variety produces plentiful yields of dainty, small-to-medium size berries with a glossy appearance, minimal defects, and superb flavor and quality. Ideal for fresh consumption, the firm-picked berries are characterized by delightful sweetness, aroma, and gloss. This distinctive blackberry variety features fruit borne on robust canes that inherited the Merton Thornless gene for thornless-ness. Celestial exhibits a high tolerance to heat. The semi-erect habit makes it easy to trellis. Exceptionally long window of ripening – you can pick ripe berries for up to 4 weeks from this plant! Use in smoothies, cobblers, or atop fresh ice cream. It is proven to thrive and be hardy in the Pacific Northwest. Hardy to Zone 5. Text and photo from Raintree Nursery.
