Rubus fruticosus 'Apache'

Latin name: Rubus fruticosus 'Apache'
Common Name:
Thornless mulberry 'Apache'
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Description

Rubus fruticosus 'Apache' is a very vigorous, thornless blackberry, producing very large, shiny black fruits with firm, juicy, and very sweet flesh. It is distinguished by its generous fruiting, good field stability, and ease of harvesting. Early to mid-season, it offers a long harvest period. 'Apache' is ideal for family crops as well as for small producers seeking yield, flavor, and simplicity.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 5

Exposure: Sun
Watering:
Regular watering
Fertilization: Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type: Slightly acidic to neutral, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-34°C

Flowering period: Spring
Flower color:
White

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Green

Height: 2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width: 1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate: fast

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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