Marionberry

Rubus × "Marion"

Oregon State University cross widely considered the finest-flavoured blackberry. Glossy, juicy, complex flavour balancing sweet and tart.

Hardiness ratings

Marionberry hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 6–9 −23.3 °C to −1.1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H6 −20 °C to −15 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 6–9 −18 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 2–5 −10 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Susceptible to winter cold below -10 °C — needs zone 6 minimum
  • The basis of much commercial Pacific Northwest blackberry production

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