Botanical profile

Rubus fruticosus 'Baby Cakes'

Latin name
Rubus fruticosus 'Baby Cakes'
Common name
Dwarf mulberry 'Baby Cakes'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rubus fruticosus ‘Baby Cakes’, also known as the ‘Baby Cakes’ dwarf thornless blackberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact, rounded habit, ideal for small gardens and container growing. Selected for its reduced size and absence of thorns, it greatly facilitates harvesting. Despite its miniature size, it is very productive, offering a generous yield of well-formed blackberries in summer. Its white spring blossoms attract pollinators and support good fruit set. Its dense green foliage creates an interesting ornamental effect on the patio or in an urban vegetable garden. Rubus fruticosus ‘Baby Cakes’ prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Perfect for confined spaces, it combines aesthetics, ease, and deliciousness.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

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
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Large, shiny black fruit, firm, juicy, sweet with a slight acidity, excellent fresh and in desserts
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded, thornless dwarf habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Width
1 m (3 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Thornless blackberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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