Loch Mary

The Loch Maree blackberry variety was selected in Scotland by SCRI Horticultural Institute (now James Hutton Institute). The plant looks like a shrub with semi-erect shoots. The branches are long (2-3 m), without thorns. The first 2-3 years after planting the stems grow slowly, in subsequent years the growth strength increases. The leaves are dark green with zigzag edges. During flowering, medium-sized flowers bloom with double pink petals - because of this feature Loch Maree has a high decorative value.
The berries are collected with a brush and have a round or elongated shape. Fruit color is black, glossy. The average weight of one berry is 8 g. Sometimes there are large fruits of 10-15 g. Fruits are medium-dense, but have firm surface. Drupelets are large with small seeds. The taste of the berries is sweet, the aroma is felt. The yield from one bush is about 12-15 kg. The ripening season is relatively early. Mass fruiting begins until mid July.
Drought resistance is average, it is better to give the plantings regular watering. Winter hardiness of the variety is low, before the frost the plants should be covered. The minimum temperature that an open plant can withstand is minus 15 C. At temperatures below minus 15 C unprotected bushes die.