Columbia Giant california blackberry
Rubus 'Columbia Giant'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size4 to 6 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Columbia Giant' California blackberry (Rubus 'Columbia Giant') is a shrub for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun. White flowers open from early to late spring. Oregon State University developed this hybrid, and the plants are thornless and high-yielding. They produce gigantic berries in the summer, and the canes reach 4 to 6 feet tall.
Pairs well with Chardonnay grape, Juneberry, and Golden Delicious apple.