Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Rubus fruticosus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Crown rot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Iron, Phosphorus
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Jelly, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Rubus canadensis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Thornless Blackberry
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Thornless blackberry
Hydrangea
In German
Rubus canadensis
Hortensie
In French
Rubus canadensis
Hortensia
In Spanish
Rubus canadensis
Hortensia
In Greek
Rubus canadensis
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Rubus canadensis
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bezkolcowej Blackberry
Hortensja
In Latin
Thornless Rubus
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Thornless Blackberry and Chaco
Season and care of Thornless Blackberry and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Thornless Blackberry and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thornless Blackberry season is Spring and Chaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Thornless Blackberry is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thornless Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thornless Blackberry and Chaco Physical Information
Thornless Blackberry and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Thornless Blackberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Thornless Blackberry and Chaco are as follows:
Thornless Blackberry flower color: White
Thornless Blackberry leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Thornless Blackberry and Chaco
Care of Thornless Blackberry and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thornless Blackberry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thornless Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.