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Last Updated: December 21, 2007
There are two types of blackberries - erect and semierect - and you can purchase thornless varieties of both types. Semierect blackberries must be supported on a strong trellis. A simple trellis is recommended for the erect type.
Recommended thornless erect varieties: Apache and Ouachita.
Thornless, semierect varieties: Hull Thornless (Eastern Kentucky only), Triple Crown, and Chester.
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