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Can You Grow Blackberry in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Blackberries cannot survive the winters in your zone without significant protection.

Plant zones

5a–9b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Blackberry

Blackberries are vigorous perennial canes that produce prolific harvests once established. Thornless varieties exist for easier handling. Plants bear from the second year onward and can produce for 15-20 years.

Plant in full sun with a trellis or fence for support. Canes fruit in year two (primocanes grow year one, floricanes fruit year two). Prune out canes that have fruited. Thornless varieties like Triple Crown are much easier to manage.

Full blackberry growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Blackberry in Yukon?

Blackberries cannot survive the winters in your zone without significant protection.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Blackberries in Yukon?

See the planting guide for Blackberry — timing depends on your exact frost date.