Pet Safe
moderate Care
blackberry
Rubus 'APF-236T' BUSHEL AND BERRY BABY CAKES
Rubus 'APF-236T' Bushel and Berry Baby Cakes is a deciduous shrub with an impressive yield of large, juicy blackberries. It produces a prolific crop of blackberries on a compact, beginner-friendly bush. With an open, upright habit, it can be easily contained with trimming. The firm and flavorful blackberries are great for fresh eating or jams and syrups. Utilize this ornamental plant in a shrub border or edible hedge for a sure show of beauty and culinary delight.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
medium
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8
Hardiness Map
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Water Every
7-10 days
Sun Needs
full-sun
Growth
High
Care Level
Moderate
Season
Fall
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
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Harvest Fruit
Harvest Fruit
Harvest Fruit
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Pruning Time
Flowering
Fruiting
How to Propagate
Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Cutting
Take 4-6" cuttings in spring, root in water or moist soil
Division
Divide root ball in spring, replant sections immediately
Grafting Propagation
Join scion to rootstock, bind securely until healed
Tissue Culture
Propagate via Tissue Culture for best results
Is This Plant Right for You?
Good For:
- •Homes with pets
Consider Carefully:
- •Indoor growing
- •Infrequent watering
Bloom Seasons
spring
Care Tips
Light Requirements
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place in the sunniest spot in your garden.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when top inch of soil is dry.
Best Planting Time
Plant in early spring or fall for best results. Blooms in spring.