Thornless Blackberry Bush

Description: Rubus ulmifrolius or thornless blackberry comes in two popular varieties and have an excellent sweet flavor

Newest Review: ... noble delights from sentiments of poetry is a true poet, though he has never written a line in all his life." ~George ... more

... Sand, 1851 "One expected growth, change; without it, the world was less, the well of inspiration dried up, the muses fled." ~ Charles De Lint Blackberries and Raspberries have also been used to treat dysentery, hemorrhoids, cystitis, gum inflammations, thrush, and coughs as well as to treat burns and wash wounds. The root is the most astringent part of the plant and is best used to make the throat gargles and mouthwashes. Berries and root bark simmered down into a syrup with cherries, honey, licorice/ang...more

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Thornless Blackberry Bush: Who Sings Now? : a poetic discussion of a Nature Teacher (2084 words)
by - written on 21/05/08 (Very useful, 394 readings)
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"My wine-dark fruit tempts every feathered messenger, yet there is no part of me without virtue. As a tonic to expecting mothers, I am no stranger. I shatter stones, soothe throats, colds, and flus. I cleanse and sweeten, ease breath, provide shelter in the wild, and am loved by Goddesses and every forest child." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring some of it with you." ~Joseph Joubert "Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity." ... Read the complete review

Not neat, not petite, but very sweet (567 words)
by - written on 14/05/01 (Very useful, 2969 readings)
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Blackberrying has always been an emotive experience for me, recalling those never-ending sunny, childhood afternoons in country lanes with my family. The trying-to-grow-just-one-more-inch, as I worked my way ever deeper into the hedgerow clutching a bucket, then wishing I had long trousers as I slowly extricated myself from among the briars. The sweet taste of sun warmed plump fruit, and the later glory of blackberry jelly, [and even wine in one particularly abundant year- an exceptionally full bodied and strong example that was like a countryside communion]. Anyway: life got busier, the roads got more perilous, and my dad bought himself a ... Read the complete review

Thornless Blackberry Bush: Thornless? Fruitless! (455 words)
by - written on 04/09/01 (Very useful, 1564 readings)
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I planted an Oregon Thornless two autumns ago, tucking it in carefully with some nice compost against a south-facing wall in the orchard. I knew blackberries would grow well in my soil, because brambles are one of my problem weeds. So after watering in and talking to it kindly, I stood back to await results. The next summer, the plant had 4 main stems which grew to about 3 ft long. In September, I counted about 10 fruits, but the birds got to them before I did. Not as prolific as I’d hoped! So this year I have cosseted the plant, giving it a mulch of compost and making sure not too many weeds were competing with it. Result – about 10 fruits. ... Read the complete review

EAT ME! (336 words)
by - written on 17/10/01
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Oh, boy. I live near loads of thornless blackberry bushes and I also find them relatively easy to grow in my back garden. Not only are they easy to take care of, i.e. they need minimum sunlight (that's what I've got in my garden) but quite a lot of water (I live near to some gravel pits). Planting them couldn't be easier - buy some seeds form your local flower shop/garden center, they shouldn't be more than a fiver a packet, then plant them in a flat area, widely spaced between other plants. Eventually it will grow, and will need trimming back whenever you decide it's too big for the space you have reserved for it. Eventually, ... Read the complete review