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Rubus, Thornless Blackberry 'Arapaho'

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Rubus (ROO-bus)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By tip layering

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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DATURA12

Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2010 | positive

Fast grower, Self-fertile

jsaiia

Vincentown, NJ | July 2008 | neutral

This is my frist year with this blackberry here in Southern New Jersey. Have had one or two berries but mostly foilage. The plant is gro...Read More

gray_53

Mcdonough, GA | April 2008 | positive

They definitely need full sun, as I learned the hard way :(
They do have really nice fall foliage, a bronzish-red.
I am wai...Read More

gtanse

Blanchard, OK | February 2008 | positive

I have been growing this plant for two years. It is doing well in clay soil with limited irrigation. The fruit has a good flavor, it has ...Read More

rubus

| December 2004 | positive

I am growing Arapaho in Vancouver B. C. I have only grown it for one year. It will grow to at least 12 feet in this climate. I cut off...Read More

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