Natchez Blackberry

1 Year Old $5.95
Ships: 12/15/2026 - 04/15/2027
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Description

The Natchez Blackberry is a very adaptable, highly productive, thornless blackberry variety developed and introduced by the University of Arkansas and USDA in 2007. The Natchez berries are exceptionally large, elongated and glossy black in color. Weighing in at 8-9 grams each, it only takes 3-4 berries to make an ounce. Natchez Blackberries have a 9.5% sugar content which makes them great for jams, jellies, juice mixes or just eating fresh off the bush. The Natchez is recommend for home and commercial-growers for its ability to hold up well for storage and shipping.



Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Early-to-Mid May
Fruit Color Black
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 9
Pollination Self Fertile
Ripens/Harvest Early June
Shade/Sun Full
Soil Composition Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soils high in organic matter.
Soil Moisture Consistent deep watering once or twice a week after estblishing.
Soil pH Level 5.5 to 6.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2nd Year (Floricane)


Pricing

Shipping dates are subject to change
Size Price Ships
1 Year Old
$5.95 12/15/2026 - 04/15/2027
10 Plants (1 Yr.)
$49.95 12/15/2026 - 04/15/2027
2 Year Transplant (Fruiting Size)
$15.95 12/15/2026 - 04/15/2027
10 Plants (2 Yr. Fruiting Age)
$144.95 12/15/2026 - 04/15/2027
+/- 2' Pruned (Instant Orchard Size)
$22.95 12/15/2026 - 04/15/2027


Zones

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USDA Hardiness Zones

Grows in zones: 5 - 9

This product grows in your zone!

A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).


More Information

Natchez is a self-pollinating plant that has spreading potential. New canes come up from the roots to increase productivity. It is necessary to prune blackberries annually for the best crop. At any time of the year, you can prune crossed or dead branches to encourage new growth. In late winter, prune back last year’s fruiting canes. Natchez fruits on 2nd year canes (floricanes). Natchez Blackberry thrives in a variety of conditions. For best results, plant in full sun and well-draining soil. The Natchez thornless variety is drought tolerant and loves the hot heat of the South but is very tolerant to colder weather too!