Navaho Thornless Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 800-900 (Well within Clifton Park's 1000+ avg) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, organically rich loam |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 6-10 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White, Light Pink |
| Fruit | Aggregate |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Tip layering, root cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Garlic, Chives, Mint |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Matures when black. Provide regular moisture during fruiting.
Maintenance
Prune out second-year floricanes immediately after fruiting.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood and thin canes in late winter.
Notes
Erect, thornless blackberry cultivar. Produces fruit on second-year canes without needing a trellis.