Prime-Ark Freedom Thornless Blackberry

Rubus ‘Freedom’ Prime-Ark PP# 26990

NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Ripening Period: July to Frost!

Chill Hours: 400-500

Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Bush

Height at Maturity: 4-5′

Width at Maturity: 3-4′

Spacing: 3-4′ for hedge

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Bushy, Erect

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: White, Pink

Foliage Color: Green

Thornless: Yes

Fruit Color: Black
Fruit Size: Medium to Large (6 grams)
Fruit Taste: Very sweet, excellent flavor!
Soluble Sugar: 9%+

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 5.0 – 7.0

Maintenance / Care: Low

Description

The first thornless primocane (everbearing) Blackberry plant from the University of Arkansas, Prime-Ark Freedom produces an abundance of very large, firm and sweet berries with excellent flavor. The floricane bloom ripens in late June or early July followed by new canes (primocanes) that begin fruiting in early to mid-August and continue to frost. An excellent thornless variety for easy-picking with no blood drawn. Prime-Ark Freedom has an upright growth habit, but may require some support.

NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Growing Preferences

Prime Ark Freedom Blackberry will produce the best and most berries when growing in full sun. However, where space is limited, a blackberry plant will produce good crops even when grown in shade, which is something no other common fruit plants will do. Blackberries will grow reasonably well in most soil types except for very compacted clay or light chalky soil. In these soils it’ll be worth your time to mix in lots of organic compost to condition the soil and add beneficial nutrients and bacteria plants need to grow healthy. Blackberries grow and produce the best fruit in well-drained but moist fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. They like the soil to hold a good supply of water, especially when the fruits are developing in summer, but not so much water that the soil stays constantly soggy or wet.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on planting and caring for Blackberry bushes.

How To Plant A Blackberry Bush

How To Fertilize & Water Blackberry Bushes

How To Prune And Train Blackberry Bushes

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I have bought plants for many years. I always order my Freedom blackberries from Stark Brothers but when I went to do so they were out so I asked Google for a company that had 2 year old blackberry plants and your company popped up. I got those plants today and they are the most beautiful plants I have ever ordered. I am just amazed at how beautiful they are. Thank you so much. I am excited about planting them tomorrow.——————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was really excited to find blackberry plants that fruit on both primocanes and floricanes. The two plants I ordered came secured and in great shape. Both of them already have new growth on them! I can’t wait to have even more blackberry pies!————————————-We are so happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG

I appreciate the ease of use on the website; some folks have great sites, some don’t. The plants arrived quickly, healthy & well-packaged. I was ecstatic to be able to do this through the mail even when the pandemic was in full swing. There were already a few berries on the bushes when they arrived. They’re still thriving under our care; I’ve topped ’em and have many new canes forming. Thank y’all :)—————————————-Thanks so much for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂