Superlicious Blackberry
Rubus x 'A-2500T' PPAF
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level. |
| Chilling hours | 300-500 hours (Clifton Park, NY easily meets this with 1000+ hours). |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | Grandpa Duke of Earl Middleton Garden |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Fertile, mildly acidic, well-drained soil. |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green. |
| Bloom | White. |
| Fruit | Aggregate fruit. |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Rosemary, Yarrow, Salvia, Lavender, Russian Sage |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Provide fertile, mildly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system.
Maintenance
Feed in early spring, and again in summer. In late spring, remove all dead canes.
Cleanup
After harvest, prune to ground older canes that have fruited, leaving one-year-old canes to produce next season's crop.
Notes
A thornless dwarf blackberry that presents a fireworks-like display of large, juicy berries in the summer. Its compact habit makes it perfect for patio pots. Produces twice in one season in most regions.