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Arapaho Blackberry shrubs

Arapaho Blackberry

Rubus spp. 'Arapaho'
Zones: 4 - 9

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The Arapaho Blackberry Grows in zones 4 - 9
  • Produces large, glossy red and black berries with small seeds—great for jams and syrups
  • Yields ripe fruit typically in early to mid-June
  • Ripens the earliest of all thornless blackberries
  • Bears fruit on 2-year-old canes
  • Is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another type of blackberry for pollination
  • Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 400–500 (chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season)
  • Is a self-supporting plant, requiring no trellis
  • Grows in a rounded shape
  • Tolerates heat
  • Requires acidic soil
Pricing Information

Tree Details

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Slow to Medium

Scientific Name

Rubus spp. 'Arapaho'

Mature Height

4' - 6'

Shipping Height

6" - 1'

Highlights

The Arapaho blackberry is an erect, early-ripening, thornless shrub that produces large red and black fruit. The berries are firm and tasty with small seeds — good for making jams and syrups. And there’s no need for a trellis, as this plant is self-supporting.

Learn more about planting and caring for an Arapahoe blackberry bush.

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Silty Loam, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

The shrub provides nutrition for bees in early summer. Birds and other animals enjoy the berries.

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