I live in the norther portion of Stewart County close to land Between the lakes. I have no idea what kind of blackberries I have nor honestly how to prun them I got them this summer and I think they are doing ok but we have a freeze warning and I don’t want my plant to die! I can take pictures if I need to.
Most outdoor blackberries can survive a winter freeze, however, our experts think that if you're expecting a hard freeze, your potted blackberries could use some protection. Here are two helpful articles about blackberries:
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-bushes-in-winter.htm
I have a thorny type variety. As spring approaches, do I need to cut it back or anything? I live in Dallas, Texas.
Here are some articles with good tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/harvesting-blackberries.htm
I have the thornless blackberry variety.
Most blackberries will be pruned twice per year. The large pruning will be done during late summer to winter, or as the growth slows down for the year. The smaller tip pruning will be done in Spring to mid flowering, to promote better fruiting.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
Blueberries are best pruned during dormancy, or early Spring at the very latest.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm
is embedded in the tree as it has tried to grow the tree is now starting to die is there anything I can do to save it?
Blackberries are known to be in two forms- Upright, and Vining. Both will have canes that only live for a couple of years, at the most, before they die off and need pruning.
What you are seeing will be normal behavior for the plant. They benefit from two pruning per year. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm
Hi, I'd like toask what - if anything - can I plant among berries? I have a fairly placed berry section in my kitchen garden: one section with raspberries, one with blackberries and one with black and red currant. I was thinking maybe I can plant something in between them? Thank you for your answer, Lilla
Since currants are companions with black, and raspberries, both, they will share companions with the other berries.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-companion-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/raspberry-companion-plants.htm
Thank you for the recommendations!
I have an area where we have a blackberry plant. I would also like to plant a cherry tomato and small pear yellow tomato and green peppers in the other half of the area.
They can be planted near each other, but be aware that if one of those plants contracts a disease, then they all will, since they are all closely related.
If you are certain that you can keep infection out, then it can be safe to plant them together. Just keep in mind that each plant in the same family that is put them increases the likelihood of a widespread infection that can kill the whole plot.
Want a fruit vine that keeps it leaves year around in zone 9-10. Thank you
Not fully. They lose leaves and color up still, once it gets a little cooler. Some may still drop. There are evergreen forms of blackberries, though. Rubus laciniatus is one variety of evergreen.
This collection of articles will help you to grow blackberries and give you more information.