blackberry 'Apache'
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In its broadest sense, this is the blackberry. There are both thorny and thornless cultivars available with long arching canes. This plant produces large, 7-10g sweet black fruit in mid-season on upright, thornless canes to 2m tall and 1.2 m wide. The fruit are suitable for desserts and cooking
Scientific classification
- Species
- blackberry 'Apache' (Rubus fruticosus 'Apache')
- Genus
- Rubus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Fruit Edible · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blackberry 'Apache'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blackberry 'Apache'
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blackberry 'Apache' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut out old canes following fruiting and tie in new canes; see pruning blackberries
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by tip layering or from cuttings
Growing
GrowingCan 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
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Common pests and 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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