Marion blackberry variety
One of the most famous trailing blackberry cultivars in the world
Rubus subgenus Rubus 'Marion'
Originated from a cross of Olalie x Chehalem
Variety denomination - 'Marion'
Marion is the parent for Willamette Thornless Marion, Silvan, Nightfall
Plants are thorny
Bushes have trailing canes
Fruit weight is 5 g
Berries have a oblong shape
Fruiting habit - floricane fruiting (summer-bearing)
Ripening date (regular) - third week of July
Productivity is 3.8 kg per plant
Soluble solids - 12.28%
Acidity - 1.9%
Cold hardiness is moderate
Heat tolerance is moderate
Current status - obsolete or rarely used
Recommended replacement - Ponca
Country of origin - United States
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Marion has a few long canes, typically 5-6 m each. Canes are easy to train. This gave Marion a distinct advantage over Boysen, which had many canes of various length. The number of thorns is high, but thorns are large. The buds are relatively close together and the internodes are short. The fruit branches are long, have many flowers and fruits per lateral. These fruiting laterals are strong and extend out from the cane arch fashion. This fruit production habit makes for ease in picking, and thorns do not cause pickers. Average yield of Marion is about 11 t/ha or up to 5 kg/plant. Average berry weight is about 5 g. Berries typically have round slightly elongated shape, drupelets are medium size, seeds are medium size. Color is bright black. Flavor is superior.