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Variety traits

Blackberry Vigor

Rubus L. subg. Rubus

Blackberry vigor is determined by the length of replacement canes, ranging from 0.5 to 5 meters, and the growth habit of the bush. This trait is a varietal characteristic that influences planting patterns, trellis selection, and pruning requirements.

In the reference 20 varieties crop Blackberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

The assessment of blackberry vigor is based on a visual-descriptive method, classifying varieties into vigorous, moderately vigorous, and compact. The primary criterion is the length of replacement canes, which can range from 1.5 to 5 meters depending on the variety, while also accounting for the bush form: erect, semi-trailing, or trailing.

This trait directly affects agrotechnical decisions, including the choice of planting pattern and the necessity of using trellises to support the canes. For vigorous varieties, mandatory regulation of vegetative mass is required to prevent overcrowding, which is critical for ensuring airflow and light penetration within the bush, as well as for preparation for winter covering.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Blackberry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

THOMPSON ELLEN / CLARK JOHN REUBEN / AGUAS-ALVARADO MARIO

UA
19 records

APF - 45

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

University of Arkansas, USA

UA
10 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Finn Chad E

8 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Finn Chad E

UA
10 records

Eclipse

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL

7 records

Galaxy

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL

9 records

Caddo

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John Reuben Clark, USA

5 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Missael Bonifacio Romero Escobedo^^^Gavin R. Sills^^^Mark F. Crusha

5 records

Ouachita

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

University of Arkansas, USA

UA
9 records

EXPB3181

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

José Maurillo Rodríguez Mesa

5 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Stephen B. Moyles

UA
9 records

Natchez

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

University of Arkansas, USA

UA
7 records

Loch Ness

Protection expired

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Jennings, Derek L.|Dundee, Scotland

HU NL
4 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Peter Vinson

3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ HU SK
5 records

Reuben

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John R. Clark c/o Hargreaves Plants Ltd

5 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

José Maurilio Rodriguez Mesa^^^Andrea M. Pabon^^^Gavin R. Sills^^^Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar

UA
10 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar / GAVIN R SILLS / ANDREA M PABON / MARK CRUSHA / Missael Bonifacio Romero ESCOBEDO

4 records

Polar

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.

PL UA
6 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Harvey K Hall

UA
5 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Gavin R. Sills, Yunwen Wang, Mark F. Crusha y John Fangary

3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

DRISCOLL'S INC

4 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Stanisavlievic Miloljub

CZ UA
5 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

BERRYWORLD PLUS LTD

6 records