Hedrick
Date: 2021-11-11, updated: 2023-03-09
Old thorny erect cultivar specially made for cultivation in New York state
Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson 'Hedrick'
Originated from a cross of Eldorado x Brewer
Variety denomination 'Hedrick'
Plants are thorny
Bushes have erect canes
Fruit weight is 5 g
Berries have a conical shape
Fruiting habit floricane fruiting (summer-bearing)
Flowering on floricanes starts in the first week of June
Ripening date (regular) - fourth week of July
Cold hardiness is moderate
Country of origin United States
Current status - obsolete or rarely used
Recommended replacement - Caddo
Hedrick blackberry was one of a population of 92 seedlings raised from a cross made in 1929 between Eldorado and Brewer. Was introduced in the fall of 1950. The name Hedrick was applied in honor of the Dr. U. P. Hedrick.
The plants are vigorous, productive, hardy, and bear the fruit out in the open where it is easily reached by the pickers.
Plants are tall, upright in style, productive, propagating by suckers and root cuttings. Thorns are numerous, medium in length and thickness, strong, mostly straight. Leaves have five large, long oval, abruptly pointed leaflets. Medium long, cylindrical berries are uniformly large, maintaining size well throughout the season. Drupelets of the Hedrick's berries are numerous with medium size, have glossy black color. Fruits are very juicy and have a soft core. The berries are large, moderately firm, glossy, and attractive. The flavor is pleasantly acid and the quality is good.
Hedrick plants has low resistance to Orange rust.
The plants are vigorous, productive, hardy, and bear the fruit out in the open where it is easily reached by the pickers.
Plants are tall, upright in style, productive, propagating by suckers and root cuttings. Thorns are numerous, medium in length and thickness, strong, mostly straight. Leaves have five large, long oval, abruptly pointed leaflets. Medium long, cylindrical berries are uniformly large, maintaining size well throughout the season. Drupelets of the Hedrick's berries are numerous with medium size, have glossy black color. Fruits are very juicy and have a soft core. The berries are large, moderately firm, glossy, and attractive. The flavor is pleasantly acid and the quality is good.
Hedrick plants has low resistance to Orange rust.