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Karaka Black

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Rubus L. Blackberry · Ornamentals

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a trailing plant with flexible canes 3–5 meters long. The bush is of moderate vigor, and the canes are covered with small thorns. The plant requires mandatory tying to trellises.

Fruiting begins in June–July and continues for 6–8 weeks. The berries are black with a glossy sheen, reaching 4–5 cm in length; the average weight is 10–11 g, with a maximum of up to 17 g. The flavor is dessert-like, sweet with a hint of acidity.

The variety has moderate resistance to downy mildew and gray mold. Winter hardiness is low; at temperatures below -16 °C, mandatory covering of the canes and buds is required.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Applicant
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited 426 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited 426 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Information not available - Contact NL authorities 2 164 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № RBS00008

    Registration
    30 September 2012
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № BRA14

    Registration
    30 September 2012

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Australia № 1999316
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 16 November 1999
  2. Registered 6 June 2003
  3. Entry closed 6 June 2023

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