Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry is a compact shrub that produces a high yield of sweet berries. The black fruit can be eaten fresh, used in baking, jellies, jams, or preserves, and freezes well. This upright plant has green foliage and will grow 3 to 4 feet tall, making it a wonderful container plant. The stems do not have prickly thorns, so it is easy to pick fruit, making this a great plant for families with small children.
Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry Care
Plant when the canes are dormant, either in the fall or early spring. The plants will grow 3 to 4 feet wide, but space plants 3 to 5 feet apart to create a continuous hedge while still allowing some space to harvest fruit. Plant this shrub in full sun using rich soil that is well-drained and has a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. This compact plant naturally maintains a good shape but trim old canes after the harvest.
Growing Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry
This compact plant does not need to be trellised and will grow 3 to 4 feet tall. Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry is low maintenance and does not require much care. It will produce fruit by the second or third growing season.
Growing Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry in Containers
The small size and lack of thorns make this cultivar a good candidate for a container. One plant can comfortably live in an 8- to 10-inch pot. Place the container in full sun and water when the top few inches of soil dry out.
Watering Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry
Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry plants need 1 to 2 inches of water per week during the growing season. Generally, water the plants a couple of times a week, but the plants may need more water during a drought.
Feeding Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry
Blackberry shrubs respond well to feeding. Support healthy growth and berry production by applying a balanced fertilizer each spring.
Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Dwarf |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Spring And Early Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Containers, Hedges & Privacy, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Baby Cakes™ Dwarf Thornless Blackberry |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: RUBUS `BABY CAKES` THORNLESS BLACKBERRY |
- SKU:
- 1231008158-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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