Thornless Blackberry 'Black Satin'

The 'Black Satin' Thornless Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) is a prolific, easy-care bramble that produces plump, glossy-black berries with rich flavor—perfect for fresh eating, jams, or desserts. Its vigorous, thornless canes create a lush curtain of deep green foliage, bearing heavy mid-summer fruit that’s sweeter and larger than wild varieties, though delicately juicy. Adaptable and disease resistant, it thrives in ordinary soil and heat, requiring only occasional watering for bumper harvests. The semi-erect growth habit simplifies netting against birds, making it ideal for training along fences. A low-maintenance, high-reward fruit "curtain" for any sunny spot.

 

Scientific Name: Rubus fruticosus ‘Black Satin’

Height: 4–6 feet 

Spread: 3–5 feet 

Light: Full sun 

Water: Medium 

Blooms: May–June

USDA Zones: 5–9