Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Thornless mulberry 'Apache'
FamilyRosaceae
Rubus fruticosus ‘Apache’ is a vigorous, thornless blackberry renowned for the impressive size and taste quality of its fruits. This bushy, upright fruit shrub develops robust, naturally erect canes, making it easy to grow in rows or on a light trellis. It produces very large, shiny black fruits that are firm, juicy, and intensely sweet, perfect for fresh consumption, baking, and processing. Its summer fruiting on previous year's canes ensures an abundant mid-season harvest. Its dense green foliage attracts pollinators and contributes to the garden's nourishing appeal. Rubus fruticosus ‘Apache’ combines high yield, excellent fruit retention, and simplified maintenance thanks to the absence of thorns.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingVery large, firm, juicy, and very sweet, shiny black fruits
Maximum height2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Maximum width1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-34°C
