Kotata Blackberry Shrub

Bred in Oregon, Kotata blackberries were first selected in the 1950’s but only released in 1984 after decades of testing with various growers. It’s genealogy has Boysenberry, wild Pacific Northwest Blackberry, Eastern US Blackberry, and Loganberry in it’s lineage. These small to medium sized blackberries are firm, are glossy deep purple to black in color, are of uniform, longish shape, and have excellent sweet/tart flavor. They are popular for eating fresh throughout the Northwest, or used frozen year round. Blackberries prefer loamy, well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0, and thrive in a full sun location with six to eight hours of direct sunshine. Their average height and spread varies widely, but in general, you’ll need to place each plant about three to five feet apart if you plan to grow more than one.