What is a Marionberry?
Introduced by George F. Waldo in 1956 and adapted to Western Oregon, the Marionberry is named after Marion County, in Oregon where it was tested extensively. The berry is medium to large, round and somewhat longer than wide. The Marionberry is a trailing vigorous grower, generally producing only a few long canes, which grow up to 20 feet. The spines are large and numerous, and fruiting laterals are long and strong, with many fruit. Marionberries are known as the “Cabernet of Blackberries” for its complex, rich earthy flavor.
