Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, raspberry beetle and gall mites
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blackberry 'Apache' · Rubus fruticosus 'Apache'
Can be fan trained and tolerates most soils but does best in neutral or slightly acid soils, but needs sun to flower and fruit well. Mulch with well-rotted compost. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See blackberry cultivation for further advice
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
May be susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, raspberry beetle and gall mites
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