Trees and shrubs

Dwarf mulberry 'Baby Cakes'

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Hardiness Zone 5

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Dwarf mulberry 'Baby Cakes'

FamilyRosaceae

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.

Rubus fruticosus 'Baby Cakes'

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Fertilization Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge, shiny black fruit, firm, juicy, sweet with a slight acidity, excellent fresh and in desserts
Maximum height1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Maximum width1 m (3 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-34°C