Big Daddy™ Blackberry

Rubus Big Daddy | Thornless Big Daddy Blackberry | Big Daddy™ Blackberry | Rubus fruticosus 'Big Daddy'

Rubus Big Daddy is a vigorous, thornless perennial blackberry bush delivering massive yields of extra-large, 1.5-inch sweet-tart berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, or freezing. This erect, disease-resistant variety produces on second-year canes with impressive flavor and juiciness, ideal for home orchards, trellises, or edible landscapes. Its productive habit and easy-care nature make it a top choice for bountiful summer harvests.

 

Growing Rubus Big Daddy

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours daily for best fruiting).
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Consistent moisture, especially during fruit development; mulch to retain soil dampness.
• Maintenance: Trellis support required; prune spent canes post-harvest and thin new growth in spring.
• Wildlife: Attracts pollinators with white late-spring blooms; berries draw birds.
  Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9; cold-hardy with reliable production.

 

Shipping Info
Rubus Big Daddy blackberry are shipped as plant starts in 4" nursery pots. The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.