Monrovia Black Satin Blackberry
Best thornless berry choice for home gardeners in warm, sunny climates.
This is the blackberry for people who hate the scratches and hassle of traditional brambles. By removing the thorns, you get a stress-free harvest of sweet, juicy fruit, though you will need to be patient and wait for the second-year canes to actually produce.
$27.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting pain-free harvesting without thorns
- Home cooks needing consistent, high-volume fruit production
- Small-space gardeners needing flexible, trellis-trained plants
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding complex structural setups
- Impatient snackers preferring immediate, sweet-tasting fruit
- Busy homeowners lacking time for aggressive, regular pruning
Performance breakdown
Harvest Accessibility
Thornless canes make picking fruit painless and incredibly efficient.
Climate Adaptability
Heat tolerance ensures consistent yields even in warmer growing regions.
Ornamental Appeal
Soft pink spring blossoms add aesthetic value beyond simple fruit production.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard pruning and training to manage vigorous second-year growth.
Yield Potential
Produces a heavy, reliable crop of large berries midsummer.
Versatility
Adaptable structure works well for traditional borders or espalier training.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Family Name
Rosaceae
Genus Name
Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson
Hardiness Zone
05
Mature Height
6 ft
Mature Width
As Trained
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Type
Fertile, mildly acidic, well-drained
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