| Botanical Name | Rubus 'Osage' |
| Description | Developed to be the best-tasting thornless variety on the market, Osage is a fantastic performer in the Houston metro area. It features upright, sturdy canes that handle our heavy clay soils and high humidity with ease. This variety is known for its excellent post-harvest shelf life and consistent productivity. Requires approximately 300-500 chill hours. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 4-5' H x 3-4' W |
| Water | Moderate; thrives with consistent moisture, particularly during the intense heat of a Houston summer. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced fruit fertilizer in early spring and again mid-summer to support next year's cane growth. |
| Pruning | Prune out the floricanes (canes that have already fruited) to the ground level immediately after harvest. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate; the lack of thorns makes this variety more susceptible to deer than wild types. |
| Botanical Name | Rubus 'Osage' |
| Description | Developed to be the best-tasting thornless variety on the market, Osage is a fantastic performer in the Houston metro area. It features upright, sturdy canes that handle our heavy clay soils and high humidity with ease. This variety is known for its excellent post-harvest shelf life and consistent productivity. Requires approximately 300-500 chill hours. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 4-5' H x 3-4' W |
| Water | Moderate; thrives with consistent moisture, particularly during the intense heat of a Houston summer. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced fruit fertilizer in early spring and again mid-summer to support next year's cane growth. |
| Pruning | Prune out the floricanes (canes that have already fruited) to the ground level immediately after harvest. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate; the lack of thorns makes this variety more susceptible to deer than wild types. |