Apache Blackberry, Summer Bearing, Thornless, Plant

The Apache Blackberry is an erect, thornless, summer-bearing (floricane) blackberry plant that produces large, firm, conical berries averaging 10g each. Bred by the University of Arkansas (Blackberry 'Apache' PP11,865), it delivers high yields of glossy black berries in the late season.

At a glance

• Type: Erect, thornless, summer-bearing (floricane) blackberry
• Cultivar: Blackberry 'Apache' PP11,865 (University of Arkansas)
• Berry size: Large conical berries averaging 10g each
• Harvest: Late season
• Chill hours: Around 500
• Growing zones: 5 to 9
• Sun: Full sun
• Sweetness: Around 10 Brix soluble solids
• Sizes: 12 to 18 inches in 1-gallon, 2 to 3 feet in 3-gallon

Best for

• Home fruit gardens and edible landscapes
• Fresh eating and snacking
• Cooking and baking
• Cold-hardy, low-maintenance growing
• High-yield harvests that store well

How to grow

Plant in full sun in growing zones 5 to 9. The thornless, cold-hardy canes are easy to grow and low-maintenance. Around 500 chill hours support peak production and flavor.

Flavor profile

Sweet and richly flavored, with an average soluble solids content of about 10 Brix. The firm, glossy berries offer a satisfying mouthfeel and store well after picking.

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