Arapaho Blackberry - Thornless - Great Easy Care Home Garden Variety Arapaho Blackberry plants are a thornless, erect, early ripening variety that requires fewer chilling hours. Good choice for areas with warmer winters. Grows in USDA Zones 5-9. Has large sweet berries, extra high yields and very small seeds. Sprouts new canes readily from its roots to form a solid fruit bearing hedge row of plants. This variety is self-supporting, no need for a trellis. Cold hardy and disease resistant. Requires less care than many other blackberries. Great choice for home gardens. Great for jams, syrups and fresh eating. Berries have a long shelf life and will hold for up to 15 days in a refrigerator. Shipped with leaves in Spring and Summer, and without leaves in Fall and Winter. *Pots may be removed prior to shipping. Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge. If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout. All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Let us know upon arrival if you have any concerns regarding your plant's condition. Please message us prior to placing your order if you have any questions. 10/24