Blackberries -  Comparison Chart



Thornless Blackberries
NameBerry SizeBest in ZonesFirmnessFlavorFreezing QualitySuited For
ChesterLarge5-9FirmGoodGoodAny Grower
Natchez Very Large6-8ModerateGood  
Ouachita Large6-9FirmExcellentExcellentHome Gardener
Triple CrownLarge6-9ModerateExcellentGoodAny Grower
Thorny Blackberries
NameBerry SizeBest in ZonesFirmnessFlavorFreezing QualitySuited For
Illini Hardy Medium5-10FirmGoodGood 
Kiowa Very Large6-10FirmExcellentGoodAny Grower
Everbearing Blackberries
NameBerry SizeBest in ZonesFirmnessFlavorFreezing QualitySuited For
Prime Jan™ Small/Med4-8ModerateGoodGoodHome Gardener
Prime Jim™ Small/Med4-8ModerateGoodGoodHome Gardener