Arapaho Thornless Blackberry

Scientific Name: Rubus 'Arapaho'

Plant type

shrub, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Arapaho Thornless Blackberry plant details

Arapaho Thornless Blackberry is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arapaho Thornless Blackberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, edible, thornless, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arapaho Thornless Blackberry

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blackberries grow fast!!! 'Arapaho' is an erect, thornless blackberry bush released from the University of Arkansas breeding program (Moore and Clark 1993). It has good fruit quality and ripens before 'Apache' and 'Navaho.' It is moderately vigorous. Symptoms of rosette have not been observed. Berry weight 4.5 g, soluble solids 10.0 Brix.