Apache Blackberry (Pat # 11865): High-Yielding, Thornless Floricane for Abundant, Delicious Harvests
Discover the Apache Blackberry, a premium floricane variety renowned for its erect, thornless growth habit and exceptional productivity. Patented as #11865, this high-quality blackberry bush consistently delivers larger and higher yields than previous Arkansas thornless varieties, making it a standout choice for both dedicated home gardeners and commercial growers seeking superior fruit with excellent flavor and visual appeal.
Features
| Feature |
Detail |
| Variety Type |
Floricane Thornless (Pat # 11865) |
| Growth Habit |
Erect-growing, high-quality, productive canes |
| Yield |
Larger and higher yields than previously released Arkansas thornless blackberries |
| Fruit Appearance |
Visually attractive, square-shaped, conical, glossy black finish |
| Flower Characteristics |
Open, single rose-like white flowers (5-10 per cluster, 1-2 clusters per cane) |
| Foliage |
Compound, mid-green, pubescent |
| Plant Form |
Deciduous semi-woody canes |
| Suitability |
Excellent for home gardeners and commercial growers |
Benefits
| Benefit |
How It Helps You |
| Effortless Harvesting & Maintenance |
Thornless canes eliminate painful pricks, making harvesting a joy and pruning tasks significantly easier, addressing common gardener pain points. |
| Maximized Yield & Productivity |
Produces larger and higher fruit yields compared to other Arkansas thornless varieties, ensuring an abundant harvest for fresh eating, preserves, or market sales. |
| Superior Fruit Quality |
Enjoy visually appealing, glossy black, square-conical fruit with a good flavor, enhancing your culinary experience and market value. |
| Space-Efficient Growth |
Its erect growth habit reduces the need for extensive trellising and supports, saving time and effort, ideal for those seeking efficient use of gardening space. |
| Versatile for Any Gardener |
Perfectly suited for both home gardeners and commercial growers due to its robust nature, high quality, and consistent performance. |
| Reliable Hardiness |
Thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, offering broad adaptability and ensuring successful growth across many climates. |
| Fast Establishment |
Reaches a fast growth rate once established (approximately 5 weeks), quickly rewarding your planting efforts with vigorous growth. |
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Product SKU |
APYTOG412-12 |
| Pot Size |
12 cm pot - Tissue Cultured |
| Hardiness Zones |
USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Mature Height |
5' - 8' (upright habit) |
| Mature Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Plant Spacing |
3' - 4' between plants |
| Sun Exposure |
Full sun |
| Foliage Color |
Mid-green |
| Flowering Season |
Early summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Growth Rate |
Fast once established (approx. 5 weeks) |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Planting: Plant at the same depth as it was growing in the container. Firm the soil well around the plant and water thoroughly immediately after planting.
- Soil Preference: Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but performs best in well-drained, humus-enriched environments.
- Light Requirements: Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Maintenance: An erect-growing, thornless variety that requires less support than sprawling types, making it easier to manage.
Ideal For
- Dedicated Home Gardeners: Those who value self-sufficiency, high-quality produce, and efficient gardening efforts, especially preferring low-maintenance, thornless varieties.
- Small-Scale Berry Farmers: Growers seeking productive, high-yielding blackberry bushes with excellent fruit quality for market sales or supplementing income.
- Gardener's Seeking Ease: Individuals who have had negative experiences with thorny, sprawling blackberry varieties and desire a reliable, productive, and easy-to-manage plant.
- Enthusiasts in Zones 5-9: Gardeners located in suitable USDA hardiness zones looking for a robust and adaptable blackberry variety.
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