Marionberry Cane

Botanical Name: Rubus L. subg. Rubus 'Marion' (or Rubus 'Marionberry')

Common Names: Marionberry, Marion Blackberry

Marionberry is a complex blackberry hybrid developed in Oregon by crossing the Chehalem berry with the Olallieberry. It produces large, dark, glossy berries famous for their rich, sweet-tart blackberry flavor. It is a prized trailing caneberry for home gardeners who want gourmet, high-yielding fruit.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 1.5-2m (trained on a trellis)

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 6.5

Shade or full sun: Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade protection in Perth Metro

Minimum pot year 5: 45L pot or in-ground

Time to fruit age: 1-2 years from planting

Marionberry produces long, trailing canes that require a fence or wire trellis for support. White to pale pink flowers appear in spring, followed by mid-summer fruit that turns deep purple-black when ripe. The deciduous vines drop leaves in winter to handle cold spells, but summer growth needs consistent moisture, rich soil, and protection from scorching heatwaves.

Interesting Notes:

Marionberry accounts for over half of all blackberries produced in Oregon due to its superior flavour profile, often called the Cabernet of blackberries.

The plant is a complex cross of several species, including native Pacific blackberry, red raspberry, and loganberry.

Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

Keywords: Marionberry Perth, Rubus Marion, low chill blackberry, trailing caneberry, berries Perth Metro