5 Live Plant Arapaho Thornless Blackberry Starter Plugs Rubus fruticosus
Arapaho Thornless Blackberry is a primocane-fruiting variety that produces sweet, firm berries on upright, thornless canes. These starter plugs arrive as established young plants ready to grow on, making it easy to add a productive fruiting plant to the home garden or patio container collection.
The berries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, jams, and freezing, while the thornless canes make harvesting comfortable and the plant itself works well as an edible ornamental in borders or large pots. Provide consistent moisture and fertile, well-drained soil for strong growth and reliable fruiting.
Species: Rubus fruticosus
Variety: Arapaho
Type: Primocane-fruiting blackberry
Plant Habit: Upright, thornless canes
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic
Days to Harvest: Fruit in second year after planting
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 3-4 feet apart
Notes: Starter plugs; water regularly after planting