Ouachita blackberry
Yes, Ouachita 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.
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- 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)
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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. Ouachita Thornless Blackberry Plant | $5.95 | 1 Year Old 5 sizes, $5.95–$144.95 | In stock | View |
| Edible Landscaping Ouachita Thornless Blackberry | $20.00 | TG (3/4 Gallon) 9 sizes, $6.00–$85.00 | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's Ouachita Thornless Blackberry Plant | $21.99 | standard | In stock | View |
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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 |
| 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita blackberry need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Ouachita blackberry need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Ouachita blackberry?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for blackberry.
Where can I buy Ouachita blackberry?
We found it at 3 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $5.95. See the price table above.