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Ripe Ouachita blackberries growing on an upright thornless plant

Ouachita Blackberry

Advanced Nursery Growers

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Buy Ouachita Blackberry Plants for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Ouachita is a thornless blackberry developed by the University of Arkansas. Its upright canes and firm, flavorful berries make it a good choice for home berry gardens and local picking.

Ouachita produces fruit on second-year canes, with a single spring to early-summer harvest. It is grown by some Florida U-pick farms for its fruit quality. Unlike Prime-Ark Freedom, Ouachita does not produce a later crop on new canes.

Plant Details:

  • Plant Type: Perennial fruiting cane
  • Botanical Name: Rubus ‘Ouachita’
  • Common Name: Ouachita Blackberry
  • Fruit Color: Black when ripe
  • Fruit Size: Medium
  • Fruit Flavor: Sweet with good blackberry flavor
  • Fruit Season: Approximately mid-May through late June in Florida; timing varies by location and weather
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Chill Hours: Approximately 400–500
  • Mature Size: Upright canes; height and spread are managed with pruning
  • Growth Habit: Erect and thornless
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Soil: Well-drained soil with consistent moisture
  • USDA Zones: Choose by local winter chill and growing conditions
  • Pollination: Self-fertile; one plant can produce berries
  • Best Pollinator Partners: None required
  • Cane Type: Floricane fruiting; berries grow on second-year canes
  • Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, preserves, home berry gardens, and U-pick plantings
  • Maintenance: Water while establishing. After harvest, remove the canes that produced fruit and retain healthy new canes for next year’s crop.

North Florida Growing Note: Ouachita’s 400–500-hour chill requirement is a consideration for warmer sites and mild winters. Plant it in full sun with good air movement and keep the new canes that will carry the following year’s fruit.

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping

Local pickup is available at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Limited shipping may be available for select smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping depends on plant size, destination, and packaging requirements, and shipping charges are calculated separately. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed.

Contact Advanced Nursery Growers

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

Wholesale

Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and wholesale pricing.

Collections: Backyard Orchard Trees for Sale in North Florida, Berry Plants for North Florida | Blueberries, Blackberries & Edible Berry Plants, Fruit Trees for Sale | Premium Fruit Trees, Full-Sun Plants for North Florida

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