Rubus ‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’ – Primocane Thorny Blackberry

Prime-Ark Horizon Blackberry for Sale – Double Crop Blackberry Plant | Mystic Flora Nursery

Short Description

Rubus ‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’ is a high-performing primocane-fruiting blackberry that produces large, sweet berries on both first- and second-year canes, giving you extended harvests from summer into fall.

Full Description

The Rubus ‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’ is a next-generation primocane blackberry developed by the University of Arkansas breeding program. This variety stands out for its ability to produce fruit on both first-year (primocane) and second-year (floricane) canes, delivering two harvests per season and an extended picking window.

‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’ produces large, firm berries with good sweetness and balanced flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. The fruit also has excellent firmness and post-harvest quality, making it a strong option for both home gardeners and small growers.

This variety is known for its vigorous, upright growth habit and high yield potential, with a long fruiting season that can extend from early summer through fall.

Unlike some newer varieties, ‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’ is thorny, but it offers improved performance with reduced thorn density compared to earlier primocane types.

Because of its extended harvest window, strong productivity, and adaptability, this blackberry is an excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and growers looking for a long fruiting season.

Key Features

• Primocane-fruiting (produces on 1st-year and 2nd-year canes)
• Two harvests per season (summer + fall)
• Large, firm berries with good flavor
• Extended harvest window
• Vigorous upright growth habit
• High yields and strong performance
• Thorny canes (reduced thorn density vs. older types)

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Rubus ‘Prime-Ark® Horizon’
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Cane
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Mature Height: 5–6 ft
Mature Width: 3–4 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Fast
Pollination: Self-fertile

Looking for Prime-Ark Horizon blackberry plants for sale? This primocane variety produces large, sweet berries with extended harvests from summer through fall, making it perfect for home gardens and backyard orchards.