Brison blackberry
Yes, Brison blackberry grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for blackberry)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- South Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blackberry varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Arapaho | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Ouachita | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Navaho | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |
| Apache | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |
| Brazos | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Womack | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Rosborough | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Brison blackberry grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Brison blackberry need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Brison blackberry need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Brison blackberry?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for blackberry.