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What is a Marionberry?

Source: www.oregon-berries.com

 

As American as Walt Whitman, the American Revolution and berry pie, the

Marion blackberry, or " Marionberry " as it is known by consumers and

marketers, is a distinctly American berry with worldwide appeal. A cross

between the Chehalem and Olallieberry blackberries, the Marionberry captures

the best attributes of both berries and yields an aromatic bouquet and an

intense blackberry flavor for which it has become known. This premium

quality flavor, described by tasters as " earthy cabernet " and " sweet with

notes of tartness " , makes the Marionberry a superb choice for canning,

freezing, pies, jams, jellies and ice creams and has earned the Marionberry

an outstanding reputation worldwide.

 

Since the Marion is considered of premium quality, it is usually sold under

the Marionberry name, whereas other blackberry varieties are sold under a

generic " blackberry " label. Marionberries are sold to the consumer fresh

during harvest season (typically July 10-August 10), and frozen in 16 ounce

poly bags, during the rest of the year.

 

Marionberries, the most abundantly planted blackberry variety, are grown

exclusively in Oregon. Here, the spring rains and sandy soils of the lush

Willamette Valley have increased production to 26 million pounds since 1956

when the Marionberry was first introduced to the American consumer. In fact,

the Marionberry was developed here among the fields of Marion County and

from this birthplace the Marionberry hails its name. Marion County itself is

named in honor of the daring " Swamp Fox " hero of the American Revolution,

General Francis Marion.

 

The memorable flavor of Marionberry's ancestors impressed Walt Whitman

enough to write that blackberries " adorned heaven " . It is the intense

blackberry flavor of the Marionberry, coupled with an enticing aroma and the

perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, which have this particular

blackberry variety fast becoming an American favorite. " (The Marionberry)

has a true 'berry' flavor. "

 

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