The Triple Crown Blackberry is a reliable, thornless blackberry cultivar developed for home gardens and small farms, named for its three outstanding qualities: excellent flavor, high productivity, and vigorous growth. It produces large, glossy black berries with a sweet, juicy flavor that’s excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, jams, and preserves. The plant grows with a semi-erect habit, forming strong canes that typically reach about 5–6 feet tall and wide at maturity, and while it can stand alone, it benefits from a simple trellis or support to keep the long canes tidy and promote good air circulation. ‘Triple Crown’ bears fruit in mid- to late summer—often from early to mid-August depending on climate—and continues producing over an extended harvest period. The thornless canes make picking and pruning easier and safer, and the variety generally thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. It is self-fruitful, so a single plant will produce fruit on its own, though yields may increase with multiple plants. This blackberry is also noted for strong cold hardiness and disease resistance, making it a popular choice.
Triple Crown Blackberry
Maturity Date: Mid to late summer
Chilling Hours: 400


