Arapaho Blackberry

Rubus spp. 'Arapaho'

Thornless Blackberry Bush
Self-supporting (No Trellis Needed)
Large Tasty Firm Berries Great for Jams and Syrups
Up to 8 to 10 quarts of Fruit
Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant
Requires acidic soil
4'-6' Tall, 4' Wide
Zones 4-9
Can't Ship: AK, AZ, CA

SPRING SHIPPING ONLY

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Zones 4 - 9

Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 9
The Arapaho Blackberry can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map.VIEW MAP

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Type of tree:
The Arapaho Blackberry falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees, Shrubs

4' - 6' High

Mature Height:
The Arapaho Blackberry grows to be 4' - 6' feet in height.

4' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Arapaho Blackberry has a spread of about 4' at full maturity.

Slow to Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. [More about this.]

Multiple Exposures

Sun:
This blackberry does well in full sun, partial shade.

Various Soils

Soil:
The Arapaho Blackberry grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, silty loam, well drained soils.

Rounded Shape

Shape:
This blackberry has rounded shape.

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Bloom Time:
April-May.

Arapaho is the earliest ripening thornless blackberry. Large, colorful red and black berries. Tasty, firm fruit with small seeds great for jams and syrups. Yields vary greatly depending on region but can produce up to 8 to 10 quarts of fruit. Ripens in early to mid June. Self-supporting plant (does not need a trellis). Patented version is known for its disease resistance and ease of picking. Heat tolerant, requires acidic soil (5.5 - 6.5). You can purchase soil acidifier from any garden center. 1-year-old #1 bareroot bushes, 6" to 12" (zones 4-9)

Note: The Arapaho blackberry is self pollinating aka self-fruitful (does not require another type of blackberry to pollinate). If planting multiple blackberries space space plants 2 to 4 feet apart.

Learn more about planting and caring for your Arapahoe Blackberry Bush

How to plant blackberries video from Oklahoma State Extension

		Spring Shipping		Fall Shipping
Color	Zone	Approximate Ship Dates	Order Deadline	Approximate Ship Dates	Order Deadline
	2	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	3	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	4	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	5	04/15–05/30	05/14	11/01–11/26	11/12
	6	03/19–05/12	05/07	11/01–12/03	11/19
	7	03/11–05/07	04/30	11/05–12/10	11/26
	8	02/26–04/30	04/23	11/05–12/10	11/26
	9	02/26–04/30	04/23	11/05–12/10	11/26
	10	02/26–04/30	04/23	11/05–12/10	11/26

We're sorry, but this tree can't be shipped to AK, AZ, CA , territories, or countries outside the U.S. This is due to the agricultural laws within these locations.

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The benefits of bare-root trees

Our trees are delivered with natural bare roots which have been dipped in hydrating gel prior to shipment to keep the roots moist and healthy. As their abundant, fibrous roots aren't confined by a container, bare-root trees get off to a more vigorous start compared to containerized roots which typically need more time to adjust to transplanting. Bare-root trees typically surpass the size of larger containerized trees in only a few years.

	Standard		Dwarf
	Mature Height	Space Needed	Mature Height	Space Needed
Apple	20' - 25'	35' x 35'	10' **	10' x 10' ++
Peach	20'	20' x 20'	8' - 10'	10' x 10'
Sweet Cherry	30'	20' x 25'	12' - 15'	10' x 10'
Sour Cherry	20'	20' x 20'	8'	10' x 10'
Pear	20'	20' x 20'	12' - 15'	12' x 12'
Apricot	20'	20' x 20'
Plum	20'	20' x 20'	8' - 10'	10' x 10'
			** semi-dwarf 12' - 15' ++ semi-dwarf 12' x 12'

Natural Root and Containerized Trees

Natural root (also called bare root) trees are shipped without soil around their roots. They are shipped when dormant in the spring and fall seasons. We dip the roots in a hydrating gel to keep them moist during shipping.

There are a number of advantages to natural root trees:

They are very affordable.
Their roots re-establish themselves well once they are planted in their permanent location.
They are easy to plant at the correct depth.

The Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University has an interesting article about the benefits of planting natural root trees. Look for the PDF entitled Creating the Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method

Potted (also called containerized) trees come in 4" containers.

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