It was first bred in 1936 by George F. Waldo of the USDA, who also developed the Olallie and Marion berries.

The Chehalem berry is smaller than the loganberry with bright skin, a shiny black color and small seeds.

The flavor is strong and especially good for frozen products.

It is also the name of the highest mountains in the Willamette Valley, near Portland.

[3] The berry is well adapted to the Pacific Coast, (of USA) and is vigorous and productive in moist, rich soil.