The Best Blackberry Plants for Georgia

Arapaho

• The Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension in Georgia lists Arapaho as a best blackberry bush to plant in Georgia. The extension explains that blackberries are self-fruiting plants that prefer full sun but are still productive in partial shade. Arapaho is an erect, thornless blackberry cultivar that has virtually no pest problems and requires only minor maintenance once the plant is established. The Arapaho is moderately vigorous but will not infest a flower or vegetable garden.

Navajo

• Navajo blackberry plants are an erect, thornless blackberry cultivar. Much like the Arapaho blackberry plant, Navajo blackberries are considered one of the best blackberry plants for Georgia according to the Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension; Navajo blackberries will not infest a flower or vegetable garden, thrive in full sun to partial shade, and they are low-maintenance with low susceptibility to pest problems. The berries of the Navajo blackberry plant are moderately small and sweet.

Brazos

• The University of Florida IFAS Extension reports that this thorny, erect blackberry cultivar generally ripens in mid to late May with production of high yields in south Georgia. Brazos blackberry plants thrive in full sun and are highly susceptible to Rosette disease which diminishes productivity. Brazos blackberry bushes produce medium-sized fruit high in acidity that are most commonly used for baking and in the production of jams and jellies.