{"product_id":"blackberry-apache-rubus-canadensis","title":"Rubus canadensis, Blackberry 'Apache' Fruit Shrub - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNothing says summertime like fresh berries! The Apache Blackberry is a deciduous perennial fruiting shrub released in 1998 through the University of Arkansas blackberry breeding program. This summer delight is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethornless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e blackberry in the Rosaceae family, related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoquats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. It bears erect canes which require no trellising support to stay upright and doesn’t “creep” like its other blackberry cousins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Apache Blackberry bears white, fragrant flowers which attract pollinators and eventually ripen into a summertime harvests of plump, dark bundles of juicy, sweet perfection. Apache grows the largest fruit of all the 3 thornless blackberry varieties (versus the Arapaho and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatchez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) and is known for its good yield and great flavor! Try them out of hand or in smoothies, cereal or sherbets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 ft. tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Moisture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, Well-Draining Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Fertile: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZone Hardiness: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoors 3-8; Patio\/Greenhouse 4+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Apache Blackberry plants are grown from tissue culture and are capable of producing within 1-2 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant ships in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Look in the photos for a pot size guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/live_plant_listing_policy.jpg?v=1756018503\" alt=\"live plant listing policy\" width=\"556\" height=\"114\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Small Peat Pots (2 Pack)","offer_id":57012867760288,"sku":"BLA-APA-S","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":57012867793056,"sku":"C1-BLA-APA-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/E5E8A543-1387-4003-B1B2-5D5EA6A34352.png?v=1778595391","url":"https:\/\/www.theplantattraction.com\/products\/blackberry-apache-rubus-canadensis","provider":"The Plant Attraction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}