Blackberry Cheyenne

Blackberry Cheyenne, Rubus 'Cheyenne', produces a firm berry that is excellent for jellies, jams and freezing. Our most winter-hardy variety is ideal for the North and Midwest. 'Cheyenne' is thorny but is a very good producer. It is an easy-to-grow, early ripening variety. Ripens around the beginning of June here in the Midwest. Although the flowers are attractive, this blackberry is grown primarily as a fruit crop and is not considered appropriate for ornamental use. Furnish ample moisture during the growing period and cultivate frequently. After the first fruiting season, prune to the ground to allow room for new canes. Additional pruning should be done each spring to keep plants from becoming tangled and to improve their ability to bear.