One of the earliest—if not the earliest—thornless blackberry ever developed! Another brilliant creation by Chad Finn at Oregon State University, Columbia Sunrise has traits of Marionberry and Waldo blackberry. Columbia Sunrise ripens a full 2 weeks before any other cultivar. The vigorous, trailing plants produce abundant yields of large, firm, and deliciously sweet berries with a slightly elongated shape. These dark purple — almost black — berries are perfect for hand-picking. Hardy in zones 5-9. Image courtesy of Territorial Seed.
