Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant
Description
About the Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberry Plant
A new, sweet cultivar for blackberry lovers! This recent release by the University of Arkansas, Sweet-Ark™ `Ponca` is a thornless, erect variety that is sure to impress the home gardener. The Sweet-Ark Blackberry bears some of the sweetest and most flavorful berries to come out of the program.
Blooming in April and setting fruit by June, this is an early-season variety. This summer-bearing blackberry plant is known for its high yields of fruit that maintain quality long after harvest. Picking the fruit is easy with thornless and erect canes. The firm, sub-acid berries are perfect for fresh eating, canning, and making naturally sweet jellies and jams. Sweet-Ark™ Ponca is the sweetest cultivar released to date.
Growing Sweet-Ark™ Ponca Blackberries
Sweet-Ark™ plants have been shown to stay in excellent health. Plant in a place with sun and well-drained soil. We recommend a soil pH level of 6.5 – 6.8 for blackberry plants. Trellising is not required for this erect blackberry plant. Tip plants back after harvest and prune again in early spring for best results. Visit our growing guide for more detailed pruning information.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.5 - 6.8 |
| Taste | Subacid, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow blackberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
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You would prune this variety just like any other black berry variety please see our pruning link on our free growing guide. https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/how-to-grow/berry-plants/blackberry-plants/pruning
Please see our pruning guide for the best results.https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/how-to-grow/berry-plants/blackberry-plants/pruning
Our free growing guide on pruning blackberries will give you the information your looking for. https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/how-to-grow/berry-plants/blackberry-plants/pruning
There is no information supporting any resistance.
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
A new, sweet cultivar for blackberry lovers! This recent release by the University of Arkansas, Sweet-Ark is a thornless, erect variety that is sure to impress the home gardener. The Sweet-Ark Blackberry bears some of the sweetest and most flavorful berries to come out of the program.
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