Rubus Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes® Thornless Blackberry

Rubus Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes® Thornless Blackberry

Rubus Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes® Thornless Blackberry brings the joy of homegrown fruit to even the smallest spaces. This compact, upright variety reaches just 3 to 4 feet tall and is completely thornless, making it safe and easy to harvest. From midsummer into fall, it produces large, classic blackberry fruits in generous sprays that resemble a burst of berries across the stems. In many regions, Baby Cakes® will surprise with a second crop later in the season, extending the harvest window with sweet, juicy flavor.

Perfectly sized for containers, hanging baskets, or tight garden beds, Baby Cakes® fits beautifully on patios and balconies. Its dense, rounded habit offers tidy structure in decorative pots and edible landscapes. The white summer blooms also attract helpful pollinators like bees, adding ecological value to its ornamental charm.

Grow this thornless blackberry in full sun and well-drained soil with a neutral pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8 and requiring only 400 chill hours, it's adaptable to a wide range of climates. This young plant, bare root liner, is the easiest and most efficient way to plant your very own berry patch! In the first year, Baby Cakes® focuses on growing strong canes that will fruit in year two, setting the stage for seasons of reliable harvests and visual appeal.

SKU: 44753
Genus: Rubus
Species: hybrid
Variety: 'APF-236T'
Item Form: Bareroot
Size:
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Habit: Dwarf
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Bloom Start: Mid Summer
Bloom End: Mid Summer
Harvest Season:

• Early Fall
• Late Summer

Uses:

• Baskets
• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Cuisine
• Fall Color

Special Features:

• Berries
• Easy Care Plants

Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, PR, VI