Apache blackberry
Yes, Apache blackberry grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for north Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for blackberry)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Apache Thornless Blackberry Plant | $5.95 | 1 Year Old 5 sizes, $5.95–$144.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Apache Thornless Blackberry Plant | $15.95 | 1 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Edible Landscaping Apache Thornless Blackberry | $45.00 | 3TG/3 Gallon 8 sizes, $6.00–$85.00 | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blackberry varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Arapaho | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Ouachita | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Navaho | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |
| Brazos | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Womack | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Rosborough | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Shawnee | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Apache blackberry grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for north Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Apache blackberry need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Apache blackberry need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Apache blackberry?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for blackberry.
Where can I buy Apache blackberry?
We found it at 3 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $5.95. See the price table above.