Growing & Maintenance:
For best results, should be trained on a trellis for support. Early spring, prune main canes back to 3-4', side branches to about 12", leave 5-6 buds on each. Prune canes that bore fruit to ground. Head back lateral branches to 15".
Apache Thornless Blackberry
Rubus x 'Apache' (PP11865)
Plant Type: Small Fruits
Produces largest crop and largest berries of all thornless varieties. Fruit ripens in early summer.
Height:
6 Ft
Spread:
2-3 Ft
Hardiness Zone:
5-8
Characteristics & Attributes for Rubus x
'Apache'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight) |
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Features
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Fresh Fruit |
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Canning |
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Preserves and Jam |
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Cooking |
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Baking |
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Foliage Color
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Soil Preferences
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