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Rubus spp. Arapaho Blackberry
Arapaho is the earliest ripening thornless blackberry variety, with fruit ripening in a concentrated 4-week period. This variety is ideal for southern regions, as it requires only 400-500 chill hours (hours with temperatures below 45F). With Plant Patent #8510, it thrives in USDA Zones 6-8.
Key Features:
- Thornless canes, which are erect and self-supporting
- Good fruit quality with early ripening
- Establishes a full fruiting row quickly
- Tolerates temperatures in Zones 6-8
Plant Characteristics:
- Pest Resistance: Excellent
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Very Good
- Heat Tolerance: Good
- Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
- Sun Tolerance: Very Good
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Fair
- No Spray: Excellent
- Salt Tolerance: Good
- Fresh for Kids: Good
- Deer Resistance: Fair
- Thorns: None
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Berry
- Self Fertile: Yes
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