Kiowa blackberry
Yes, Kiowa blackberry grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for blackberry)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Kiowa Blackberry | $5.95 | 1 Year Old 2 sizes, $5.95–$54.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Kiowa Blackberry Plant | $15.95 | 1 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Edible Landscaping Kiowa Blackberry PP#9861 | $20.00 | TG/1 Gallon 7 sizes, $6.00–$60.00 | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's Kiowa Blackberry Plant | $21.99 | standard | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms Kiowa Blackberry Bush | $21.99 | 1 Quart 3 sizes, $21.99–$50.99 | Sold out | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Kiowa Blackberry Bush | $31.95 | standard 3 sizes, $31.95–$115.02 | Sold out | View |
Some links may become affiliate links; that never changes which nurseries we list. Disclosure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shawnee | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Kiowa blackberry grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Kiowa blackberry need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Kiowa blackberry need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Kiowa blackberry?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for blackberry.
Where can I buy Kiowa blackberry?
We found it at 6 online nurseries on our last check, 4 with it in stock, from $5.95. See the price table above.