Blackberry breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Rubus fruticosus
Origin: GB
Aggregate DrupeletsCore RetainedFragileShiny Black
Marionberry
Origin: US
Culinary GoldDarkIntenseIntense Complex Flavour
Boysenberry
Origin: US, NZ
Deep ColourFragile FreshLargeLarge Maroon Hybrid
Rubus ursinus
Origin: US
ElongatedHighly AromaticHybrid Parent StockIntense Aroma
Chester
Origin: US
Cold HardyLargeLarge Firm BerryLate
Navaho
Origin: US
Arkansas BreedingErectErect ThornlessFirm
Ouachita
Origin: US, MX
High YieldLargeLarge BerryModern Fresh
Triple Crown
Origin: US
AromaticFlavour ForwardHighly FlavouredLarge