It is resistant to raspberry aphid, which spreads some viruses, but is especially susceptible to crown gall. Fruit is soft, sometimes developing a reddish blush, and has excellent flavor. Ripens with Heritage in the fall and is moderately winter hardy. Plants might be unavailable . Similar to Heritage in time of fruiting and productivity.
Fruit actually are more of a pink color by the time they are removed easily from the receptacles.
Fruit are prone to sun bleaching. Berries are extremely small and lacking in flavor. Blackberries Thornless blackberries can be grown in warmer areas of Pennsylvania. The following cultivars are recommended. The berry does not lose color under high temperatures and is fairly cold hardy.