Apache Blackberry - Extra Fertile is a delicious fruit grown in USDA zones 6-9. It's a thornless variety that produces large, juicy berries. Grown naturally, it's perfect for pies, jams, and fresh eating.
Apache Blackberry
Apache Blackberry is a thornless, upright blackberry cultivar that is known for its large, sweet fruit and high productivity. It is a vigorous and easy-to-grow plant that is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Apache Blackberry plants typically reach a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 4-6 feet.
Apache Blackberries ripen in mid-summer and produce a heavy crop of fruit over a period of several weeks. The berries are large, averaging 1.5 inches in diameter. They have a deep, glossy black color and a sweet, juicy flavor. Apache Blackberries are excellent for eating fresh, baking, or freezing.
Apache Blackberry plants are relatively low-maintenance. They require regular watering, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plants in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches.
Apache Blackberry plants are resistant to most pests and diseases, but they can be susceptible to anthracnose, rust, and leaf spot. To prevent pests and diseases, inspect the plants regularly and treat any problems promptly.
Here are some tips for growing Apache Blackberries:
- Choose a location in full sun with well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches.
- Inspect the plants regularly and treat any pests or diseases promptly.
Enjoy the delicious fruit of your Apache Blackberry plants!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Rubus x 'APF-236T |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
