Fruits

Rubus 'APF-236T'

Baby Cakes blackberry

blackberry fruit. This is not a verified photo of Baby Cakes blackberry.

A compact, thornless blackberry bred for containers and small gardens. It produces full-size fruit on a much smaller plant than traditional caning varieties.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 3–4 ft. tall
Water: Regular moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8

Sizes & prices

#1$24.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees

Fruit & harvest

Tri-state harvest: Baby Cakes can bear a summer crop and, in many areas, another crop in fall.
Pollination: Most blackberries are self-fruitful; one plant usually produces fruit. Bees help form full berries.

Growing & care

Pruning: Remove spent fruiting canes after harvest; retain healthy new canes for next season.

Use a large container with drainage or a sunny garden spot. After harvest, remove canes that have fruited while retaining new growth for the following year.

Sources & photo credits

Bushel and Berry

horticulture.mgcafe.uky.edu

Penn State Extension

Photo: David Wilmot (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 2.0

Reviewed September 25, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.