Chester Blackberry 140MM

Rubus fruticosus 'Chester'

I am Chester Blackberry. My family originated from Europe.

Habit Climber - Edible Fruit

Plant family Rosaceae

I am a thornless Blackberry specifically bred to be high yielding and produce large fruit that is easy to harvest over an extended period during summer, typically from December to March. I am well behaved and don’t sucker. I will perform at my best in areas with cold winters which aid crop quantity and quality. My canes are semi erect and should be supported on a trellis for easy management and harvest. Train them by plaiting them through the wires to ensure even coverage. Prune to manage spread when I am actively growing and remove the old canes in winter as I fruit on last year’s stems (one year wood). Being self-fertile only one plant is required to get a bountiful harvest. I will perform at my best in full sun and in rich, fertile, free draining soil. Avoid planting me with direct exposure to hot afternoon sun. Water regularly when I am actively growing, flowering and setting fruit.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My beautiful glossy black fruit is sweet, large and delicious, one of the favourite berries of summer

I am a climbing plant happiest on a trellis that facilitates easy harvest

My small rose like flowers are a magnet for bees and beneficial insects

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI will perform at my best in full sun but will still fruit well in lightly shaded locations

Height: 3m Width: 4m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI will perform at my best when provided with consistent moisture

I perform best in moist well-drained soil

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Fruiting / edible White flowers Green foliage Flowers Sep-Nov

Council planting lists 3 council weed lists

The species Rubus fruticosus is on these council lists. Where a council lists the species as a weed, ask the council whether this variety is acceptable before planting near bushland.

Cardinia Shire Council
Weed / do not plant: Cardinia Shire Weed Guide Source
City of Greater Dandenong
Weed / do not plant: Landscape Plan Guidelines: prohibited species (Prohibited shrub) Source
City of Kingston
Weed / do not plant: Invasive plant species (weeds) (Plant instead: Acacia verticillata (Prickly Moses)) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping

Tips for success

Prune me to ground level after hte first fruiting season & each spring to 5 to 6 canes

Suggested spacing: 1.5m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

This plant is deciduous and may lose its leaves seasonally.

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Ask your retailer for Chester Blackberry by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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