Rubus Sweet-Ark™ Ponca
thornless blackberry
- Self-pollinating
- Sweetest blackberry yet
- Thornless, easy picking
- High yields, long-lasting fruit
- Versatile for fresh and canned
- Early-season berry delight
- Category: Fruit
- Patent: PP33,330
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 4-6 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Rubus Sweet-Ark™ 'Ponca' is a new blackberry cultivar perfect for enthusiasts seeking exceptional sweetness. Developed by the University of Arkansas, this thornless, erect variety is easy to grow and yields some of the most flavorful berries to date. Blooming in April and fruiting by June, Sweet-Ark™ 'Ponca' is an early-season, summer-bearing blackberry known for high yields and berries that maintain their quality long after harvest. The firm, sub-acid berries are ideal for fresh eating, canning, and making naturally sweet jellies and jams, making them a favorite among home gardeners.
Attributes
| • | Edible |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rubus Sweet-Ark™ Ponca
Sweet-Ark™ 'Ponca' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with an optimal pH range of 6.5 to 6.8. While trellising is not necessary due to the plant's erect growth habit, tip-pruning after harvest and an additional pruning in early spring can help maintain its health and encourage abundant fruiting.
