Ponca

Blackberry

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Cultivar Name Ponca
Patent Number 33,330
Patent Owner University of Arkansas
Berry Size Medium
Comparable to ‘Ouachita’
Growth Habit Erect
Thorns Present? No
Ripening Season Early
Ripens similar to Natchez
Chilling Hours 300 (anticipated)
Zone 5 to 9
Notes High yielding potential
Firm berries
Good potential for shipping with good postharvest fruit-handling potential
Excellent flavor and sweet berries due to sub-acid flavor
Good plant health