Below is a list of all known varieties for Blackberry. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Alemany Blackberry (Rubus Alemanniensis) | A species in the *Rubus Fruticosus* aggregate; part of the complex group of European apomictic blackberries. |
| American Trailing Dewberry (R. Flagellaris) | A trailing species of *Rubus*; closely related to the true blackberry, with early-ripening, tart fruit. |
| Amity | A primocane-fruiting red raspberry cultivar, known for its high-quality, large, firm, sweet berries. |
| Apache (Thornless) | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its large fruit size, excellent flavor, and good firmness. |
| Apache Blackberry | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its large fruit size, excellent flavor, and good firmness. |
| APF-45 Blackberry | The initial name for the *Prime-Ark 45* cultivar, referencing the University of Arkansas breeding program. |
| Arapaho (Erect Thornless) | An early-ripening, erect, thornless cultivar; known for its sweet, medium-sized berries and uniform ripening. |
| Arapaho (Thornless) | An early-ripening, erect, thornless cultivar; known for its sweet, medium-sized berries and uniform ripening. |
| Arapaho Blackberry | An early-ripening, erect, thornless cultivar; known for its sweet, medium-sized berries and uniform ripening. |
| Arctic Raspberry Anna | A high-yielding, vigorous cultivar of Arctic Raspberry (*Rubus arcticus*) known for its intensely aromatic and unique flavor. |
| Arctic Raspberry Valentina | A high-yielding, vigorous cultivar of Arctic Raspberry (*Rubus arcticus*) known for its intensely aromatic and unique flavor. |
| Aurora Blackberry | A popular commercial cultivar known for its reliable production of medium-sized, firm fruit. |
| Autumn Bliss | A popular primocane-fruiting (fall-bearing) red raspberry cultivar, known for its high yield of firm, flavorful berries. |
| Black Butte | An Oregon-developed cultivar; known for producing some of the largest, longest blackberries, though they are soft and highly perishable. |
| Black Diamond | A popular, semi-erect blackberry cultivar known for its extremely large, firm, and glossy black fruit. |
| Black Diamond (Erect) | An early-ripening, semi-erect cultivar; known for its large size, firm texture, and glossy black color. |
| Black Diamond (Trailing) | A large, firm, trailing blackberry cultivar; known for its glossy black color and suitability for processing. |
| Black Pearl (Cultivar) | A marketing name for a very dark, glossy, firm-fruited blackberry cultivar. |
| Black Satin | A vigorous, semi-erect, thornless cultivar known for its very high yield of large, tart berries that sweeten significantly when fully ripe. |
| Black Satin Blackberry | A vigorous, semi-erect, thornless cultivar; known for its very high yield of large, tart berries that sweeten significantly when fully ripe. |
| Blackberry (Culinary Purée) | Blackberries cooked down and strained; used as a smooth base for syrups, sauces, and fillings. |
| Blackberry (IQF) | Individually Quick Frozen berries; the standard commercial form for processing and use in baking/smoothies. |
| Blackberry (Processed Grade) | A commercial distinction for berries grown and harvested primarily for bulk processing, juice, and freezing. |
| Blackberry Powder (Dried) | Dehydrated and ground berries, used as a supplement or natural food coloring. |
| Blackberry Purée | The strained, cooked pulp of the berry, with seeds removed; used for sauces, sorbets, and cocktails. |
| Blackberry Seedless Jam | Jam made from processed purée, ensuring a smooth texture without the characteristic hard seeds. |
| Blackcap | A variety of black raspberry known for its unique, intense flavor and dark color. It is often used for jams and syrups. |
| Boyne | A very cold-hardy red raspberry cultivar, known for its early ripening, moderate size, and excellent flavor for processing. |
| Boysenberry | The boysenberry is a cross between the European raspberry, European blackberry, American dewberry, and loganberry. |
| Boysenberry (Blackberry Hybrid) | A large, reddish-purple aggregate fruit, closely related to the blackberry, known for its sweet-tart flavor. |
| Boysenberry (Thornless) | A common commercial variety; produces the classic fruit without the thorny canes. |
| Boysenberry (Trailing Hybrid) | A large, reddish-purple aggregate fruit, which is a cross between a loganberry, raspberry, and blackberry; known for its sweet-tart flavor. |
| Boysenberry (Wild Type) | The original hybrid (a mix of European raspberry, common blackberry, and loganberry) known for its distinct reddish-purple color and rich, sweet-tart flavor. |
| Boysenberry Thorny Giant | An older, thorny cultivar known for producing exceptionally large, highly flavorful berries. |
| Brazos Blackberry | A very early-ripening, erect, thorny cultivar; known for its large size and good flavor for processing. |
| Caddo Blackberry | A new, semi-erect, thornless cultivar known for its outstanding fruit quality and high post-harvest firmness. |
| Canby | A nearly thornless red raspberry cultivar, known for its large, firm, flavorful fruit. |
| Caroline | A widely praised, everbearing (primocane-fruiting) red raspberry known for its superior flavor, firm texture, and better performance in hot climates than other cultivars. |
| Cascade Delight | A modern red raspberry cultivar known for its exceptionally large fruit size, excellent flavor, and strong resistance to root rot; ideal for the Pacific Northwest. |
| Chehalem Blackberry | A small, aromatic trailing cultivar; known for its excellent flavor and suitability for wine and juice. |
| Cherokee Blackberry | An early-ripening, erect, thorny cultivar; known for its high quality, firm fruit, and cold hardiness. |
| Chester Thornless Blackberry | A highly productive, semi-erect, thornless cultivar; known for its firm, large fruit that maintain quality even when overripe. |
| Choctaw Blackberry | An early-ripening, erect, thorny cultivar; known for its sweet flavor and large fruit size. |
| Columbia Giant | A modern, thornless trailing cultivar; known for producing some of the longest fruit of any blackberry cultivar. |
| Columbia Giant (Trailing) | A modern, thornless trailing cultivar; known for producing some of the longest fruit of any blackberry cultivar. |
| Columbia Star | A modern, thornless trailing cultivar; known for its very large, sweet, and firm berries. |
| Comanche Blackberry | A vigorous, erect, thorny cultivar; known for its large size and resistance to disease. |
| Common Eastern Blackberry (R. Allegheniensis) | The most common wild species of the Eastern US; known for its spiny canes and clusters of black, slightly tart fruit. |
| Darrow Blackberry | An old, reliable, cold-hardy, erect blackberry cultivar; known for its excellent flavor and moderate yield. |
| Dewberry (Trailing Blackberry) | Trailing brambles with aggregate fruits, closely related to blackberries, usually purple to black. |
| Dirksen Thornless | A productive, semi-erect, thornless variety; known for its vigorous growth and good flavor. |
| Dirksen Thornless Blackberry | A productive, semi-erect, thornless variety; known for its vigorous growth and good flavor. |
| Evergreen Blackberry (Cutleaf) | A highly vigorous, invasive species (*Rubus laciniatus*) found in the Pacific Northwest; known for its cut leaves and persistent fruit. |
| Highbush Blackberry (R. VIllosus) | A botanical species name for high-growing, erect wild blackberry types. |
| Himalayan Giant Blackberry (Invasive) | An invasive but highly productive European species (*R. armeniacus*); known for its very large, often tart, black fruit. |
| Himalayan Giant Blackberry (R. Armeniacus) | An invasive but highly productive European species; known for its very large, often tart, black fruit. |
| Himbo Top | A highly productive, primocane-fruiting (fall-bearing) red raspberry cultivar known for its large fruit and strong disease resistance; often used for commercial processing. |
| Illini Hardy | A very cold-hardy, erect, thorny cultivar; known for its firm, flavorful berries and suitability for northern climates. |
| Illini Hardy Blackberry | A very cold-hardy, erect, thorny cultivar; known for its firm, flavorful berries and suitability for northern climates. |
| Jumbo Blackberry | A variety known specifically for producing exceptionally large, slightly elongated fruit. |
| Karaka Black | A trailing cultivar from New Zealand; known for its very early season and extremely long, large, glossy fruit. |
| Karaka Black (Trailing) | A cultivar from New Zealand; known for its very early season and extremely long, large, glossy fruit. |
| Kiowa Blackberry | A popular erect, thorny cultivar; known for producing incredibly large fruit (often over an inch long) with a classic, sweet flavor. |
| Kotata Blackberry | A firm, sweet, and aromatic trailing blackberry cultivar; often used for processing and freezing. |
| Latham | A classic, long-cultivated red raspberry variety, known for its firm, sweet, medium-sized berries. |
| Loch Maree Blackberry | A low-growing, thornless Scottish variety; known for its highly ornamental foliage and sweet, early-ripening fruit. |
| Loch Ness Blackberry | A highly productive, semi-erect, thornless Scottish cultivar; known for its firm, dark, and sweet fruit with a long season. |
| Loganberry (Trailing Hybrid) | A complex hybrid between a blackberry and a raspberry; characterized by large, long, reddish-purple fruit with a slightly tart, rich flavor. |
| Lucretia Dewberry | A very old, trailing cultivar of dewberry; known for its early ripening, large size, and excellent tart flavor. |
| Mahdi Blackberry (Hybrid) | A complex Rubus cross developed in Australia; known for its large, flavorful fruit. |
| Mammoth Blackberry | A historical, large-fruited, trailing cultivar; known for its sweet flavor and large size, but often soft. |
| Marionberry | A trailing thorny cultivar developed in Oregon; considered the industry standard for flavor, known for its deep, rich, earthy sweetness. |
| Marionberry (Seedless) | A processed form of the Marionberry purée where the hard seeds have been removed for smooth sauces and desserts. |
| Mayes Dewberry | A historical cultivar of dewberry; known for its early ripening and good yield, once popular in the South. |
| Natchez (Erect Thornless) | An early-ripening, thornless cultivar; produces very large, firm fruit with good flavor. |
| Natchez Blackberry | An early-ripening, thornless cultivar; produces very large, firm fruit with good flavor. |
| Navaho (Erect) | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its small, sweet, and firm berries that ripen mid-season. |
| Navaho Blackberry | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its small, sweet, and firm berries that ripen mid-season. |
| Nova | An early-season red raspberry cultivar known for its vigor, cold-hardiness, and high yield of firm, medium-sized, bright red fruit. |
| Obsidian (Trailing) | An early-ripening, semi-erect cultivar; known for its large size, firm texture, and excellent, very sweet flavor. |
| Obsidian Blackberry | An early-ripening, semi-erect cultivar; known for its large size, firm texture, and excellent, very sweet flavor. |
| Olallieberry | A trailing hybrid (Black Logan x Youngberry) developed in California; known for its very long, tapered shape and rich, tart-sweet flavor. |
| Osage Blackberry | A new, semi-erect, thornless cultivar known for its consistent production of medium-sized, very sweet fruit. |
| Ouachita (Erect Thornless) | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its high quality, good firmness, and very good, sweet flavor. |
| Ouachita (Thornless) | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its high quality, good firmness, and very good, sweet flavor. |
| Ouachita Blackberry | An erect, thornless cultivar; known for its high quality, good firmness, and very good, sweet flavor. |
| Ozark Beauty | A popular everbearing strawberry cultivar, known for producing large, sweet berries throughout the growing season. |
| Pacific Blackberry (General) | A general term for the numerous wild and cultivated trailing varieties found along the Pacific coast of North America. |
| Prime-Ark 45 (Primocane) | An early-ripening, primocane-fruiting cultivar; known for its high yield and large, firm fruit. |
| Prime-Ark Freedom (Primocane) | The first primocane-fruiting, thornless cultivar; known for early spring and fall harvests, excellent firmness, and flavor. |
| Prime-Ark Traveler | A semi-erect, thornless, primocane-fruiting cultivar; known for its early spring and fall harvest, excellent firmness, and flavor. |
| Prime-Ark Traveler (Primocane) | A semi-erect, thornless, primocane-fruiting cultivar; known for its excellent shipping quality and reliable fall harvest. |
| Prime-Jan (Primocane) | An early-ripening, primocane-fruiting cultivar; known for its high yield and large, firm fruit. |
| Royalty Purple | A hybrid of red and black raspberry known for its very large, dark purple fruit and rich, sweet flavor; excellent for jam and fresh eating. |
| Rubus Allegheniensis (Allegheny) | The most common wild species of the Eastern US; known for its spiny canes and clusters of black, slightly tart fruit. |
| Rubus Argutus (Eastern Highbush) | A representative species of the highbush, bushy wild blackberries found in the Eastern United States. |
| Rubus Argutus (Highbush Group) | A representative species of the highbush, bushy wild blackberries found in the Eastern United States. |
| Rubus Caesius (European Dewberry) | The botanical species name for the European dewberry; often less flavorful than true blackberries. |
| Rubus Calvatus (The Smooth) | A European species characterized by smooth or nearly smooth canes; often found in open areas. |
| Rubus Canadensis (Smooth Blackberry) | A species known for its nearly smooth canes; found in the mountainous regions of the Eastern US. |
| Rubus Canadensis (Smooth) | A species known for its nearly smooth canes; found in the mountainous regions of the Eastern US. |
| Rubus Cissburiensis (Cissbury) | A localized European species known for its early-ripening and moderate yield. |
| Rubus Cuneifolius (Sand Blackberry) | A low-growing, shrubby species of blackberry found in sandy soils; produces small, flavorful fruit. |
| Rubus Deliciousus (Boulder Raspberry) | A species native to the Rocky Mountains; produces tart, dark red fruit. |
| Rubus Drejeri (Dreyer’s) | A species known for its strong, arching canes and large, clustered fruit. |
| Rubus Flagellaris (Northern Dewberry) | A common dewberry species in the Eastern US; produces early-ripening, tart fruit. |
| Rubus Frondosus (Leafy Trailing) | A widespread species of the Eastern US; known for its prolific fruiting and slightly milder flavor. |
| Rubus Frondosus (Leafy) | A widespread species of the Eastern US; known for its prolific fruiting and slightly milder flavor. |
| Rubus Fructicosus (European Common) | A complex aggregate species representing the most common, thorny, high-yielding wild blackberries of Europe. |
| Rubus Gordonensis (Oregon Hybrid) | A species/hybrid name representing the cultivated varieties originating from the Pacific Northwest breeding programs. |
| Rubus Gratus (The Pleasing) | A European microspecies known for its particularly good flavor and vigorous growth. |
| Rubus Hispidus (Swamp Dewberry) | A low-growing, creeping species found in swampy areas; produces small, tart fruit. |
| Rubus Idaeus (Wild Red Raspberry) | The common species name for the wild red raspberry, often confused with blackberries. |
| Rubus Laciniatus (Cutleaf Group) | The botanical species known as the cutleaf or evergreen blackberry, often considered invasive but producing edible fruit. |
| Rubus Leucodermis (Whitebark) | The botanical name for the **Whitebark Raspberry** or Western Black Raspberry; known for its powdery white canes and intensely flavored fruit. |
| Rubus Nemoralis (Woodland Cane) | A European species often found in forests and along stream banks; known for its arching canes. |
| Rubus Nessensis (Northern Group) | A species name representing the northern, large-leaved wild blackberries. |
| Rubus Odoratus (Flowering Raspberry) | A species known for its large, ornamental pink flowers; produces large, dry, but edible red fruit. |
| Rubus Parvifolius (Japanese Raspberry) | A species known for its small, soft, red, highly aromatic fruit. |
| Rubus Pennsylvanicus (Pennsylvania) | A high-growing, common wild species across the Northeastern US. |
| Rubus Plagosus (The Trailing) | A species name representing a complex group of trailing, coastal wild blackberries. |
| Rubus Plagosus (Trailing Coastal) | A botanical species name representing the complex group of trailing, coastal wild blackberries. |
| Rubus Plicatifolius (Folded Leaf) | A species known for its folded, deeply textured leaves and medium-sized, tart fruit. |
| Rubus Plicatus (Folded Blackberry) | An early-flowering European species characterized by its distinctive folded leaves. |
| Rubus Radula (Rough-Stemmed) | A European microspecies characterized by glandular hairs and numerous prickles on the canes. |
| Rubus Saxatilis (Stone Bramble) | A unique species that produces small, translucent red drupelets; often mistaken for a raspberry, known for its sweet-tart flavor. |
| Rubus Selmeri (Selmer’s) | A widespread European microspecies often found in Britain and Western Europe. |
| Rubus Spectabilis (Salmonberry) | A distinct species native to the Pacific Northwest; produces edible, yellowish-orange fruit resembling a large, soft raspberry. |
| Rubus Suberectus (Erect Subspecies) | A species name representing the common, erect wild blackberries found across Europe. |
| Rubus Sylvaticus (The Woodland) | A common European microspecies found in woodlands and hedgerows; produces medium, tart fruit. |
| Rubus Ulminifolius (Elm-Leaved) | A common, widespread European species characterized by its elm-shaped leaves and vigorous growth. |
| Rubus Ursines (Trailing) | The botanical species name for the Pacific Blackberry; known for its small, highly flavored wild fruit. |
| Rubus Ursinus (Pacific Trailing) | The botanical species name for the Pacific Blackberry; known for its small, highly flavored wild fruit. |
| Rubus Vestitus (The Hairy) | A widespread European microspecies characterized by dense, hairy canes and medium-sized fruit. |
| Rubus Villosus (Bristly Blackberry) | A historical species name often applied to the high-growing, wild types of the Eastern US. |
| Rubus Winteri (Winter’s) | A late-season European species that often produces fruit well into the autumn. |
| Rügen Alpine | A cultivar of the *Fragaria vesca* (Wild Strawberry) that produces small, intensely aromatic, and very sweet fruit without runners; typically harvested for specialty desserts and garnishes. |
| Sand Blackberry (R. Cuneifolius) | A low-growing, shrubby species of blackberry found in sandy soils; produces small, flavorful fruit. |
| Silvan (Trailing Hybrid) | A productive, trailing cultivar from Australia; known for its large, long berries and excellent flavor. |
| Silvan Blackberry | A productive, trailing cultivar from Australia; known for its large, long berries and excellent flavor. |
| Siskiyou Blackberry | A trailing cultivar; known for its high quality, excellent flavor, and long harvest season. |
| Tayberry (Hybrid) | A complex hybrid of a raspberry and a blackberry; produces large, long, reddish-purple fruit with a distinct, aromatic sweet-tart flavor. |
| Tayberry (Thornless) | The thornless variant of the Raspberry x Blackberry hybrid; produces large, long, reddish-purple fruit. |
| Thornless Evergreen Blackberry | The thornless variant of the *Rubus laciniatus* species; produces clusters of medium-sized, firm fruit. |
| Trailing Blackberry (R. Ursinus) | The primary wild species of the Western US; known for its small, highly flavored fruit. |
| Triple Crown | A high-yielding, semi-erect thornless blackberry cultivar known for its large, very sweet fruit with excellent flavor. |
| Triple Crown (Semi-Erect) | A popular, semi-erect, thornless cultivar; known for its exceptionally high yields of very large, sweet, and flavorful berries. |
| Triple Crown Blackberry | A popular, semi-erect, thornless cultivar; known for its exceptionally high yields of very large, sweet, and flavorful berries. |
| Veitchberry (Hybrid) | A complex cross of raspberry, blackberry, and other Rubus species; produces large, dark, aromatic berries. |
| Wild American Blackberry (R. Allegheniensis) | The most common wild species of the Eastern US; known for its spiny canes and clusters of black, slightly tart fruit. |
| Wild Blackberry (Foraged) | A general term for any wild-growing species of *Rubus*; typically smaller and more intensely flavored than commercial cultivars. |
| Wild Cascade Blackberry | A wild species (*Rubus ursinus*) native to the Pacific Northwest; known for small, flavorful fruit. |
| Wineberry (Wild Asian) | The original species (*Rubus phoenicolasius*) native to China, Japan, and Korea, known for its small, sweet, and sticky red berries. |
| Womack (Thornless) | A thornless cultivar known for its high yield and ability to grow well in southern climates. |
| Wyeberry | A complex hybrid of a loganberry and a commercial blackberry; produces large, dark, aromatic berries. |
| Wyeberry (Hybrid) | A complex hybrid of a loganberry and a commercial blackberry; produces large, dark, aromatic berries. |
| Youngberry (Trailing Hybrid) | A complex hybrid (Dewberry x Blackberry x Raspberry) known for its aromatic, slightly tart, reddish-purple fruit. |