An early-ripening, thornless blackberry with extra-large, sweet fruit that bursts with the flavor of summer
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces exceptionally large, glossy blackberries
- Early-ripening for the first taste of summer
- Thornless canes for easy, comfortable picking
- Sweet, rich flavor perfect for fresh eating or baking
- Vigorous and highly productive variety
- Self-pollinating and reliable in many regions
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Natchez Blackberry in full sun for the sweetest, most flavorful berries. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and appreciates consistent watering during fruit development. Prune canes that have finished fruiting down to the ground in late fall or early winter, leaving the new canes that will produce the following year. Space plants to allow airflow and easy access for harvesting. Natchez ripens early, so pairing it with mid- and late-season varieties such as Arapaho or Chester will extend your berry harvest well into late summer.
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Natchez Thornless Blackberry
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
An early-ripening, thornless blackberry with extra-large, sweet fruit that bursts with the flavor of summer
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces exceptionally large, glossy blackberries
- Early-ripening for the first taste of summer
- Thornless canes for easy, comfortable picking
- Sweet, rich flavor perfect for fresh eating or baking
- Vigorous and highly productive variety
- Self-pollinating and reliable in many regions
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Natchez Blackberry in full sun for the sweetest, most flavorful berries. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and appreciates consistent watering during fruit development. Prune canes that have finished fruiting down to the ground in late fall or early winter, leaving the new canes that will produce the following year. Space plants to allow airflow and easy access for harvesting. Natchez ripens early, so pairing it with mid- and late-season varieties such as Arapaho or Chester will extend your berry harvest well into late summer.
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Natchez Thornless Blackberry
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Natchez Thornless Blackberry?
Natchez Thornless Blackberries are the sweet and delicious addition you need in your garden! You won't have to worry about pricking your fingers anymore with these wonderful berries - their branches are thornless! This is a perfect snack for those little hungry hands that don't seem to pay much attention! These blackberry bushes are rather self-sufficient as they are low-maintenance and can grow the natural way without the help of spraying. Planting these lovely bushes gift you a lifetime supply of free delicious and healthy blackberries. Each blackberry is JAM-packed with healthy antioxidants that you can rely on, grown from your backyard. Use these berries to make your grandmother's favorite jams or jellies, add them into pies, or just pick them off the branch and enjoy!
How to use Natchez Thornless Blackberry in the landscape?
You can plant Natchez Thornless Blackberry bushes in your backyard in clusters with other berry bushes or with other kinds of colorful foliage. These work great along a fence line, tree line, or anywhere you really want them. Make sure they are planted somewhere with well-draining soil and somewhere the sun can touch.
How To Plant Natchez Thornless Blackberry
These wonderful and abundant berry bushes grow in a wide variety of conditions. They would prefer to be planted somewhere they can soak up those sun rays and have well-draining soil. They like to be kept slightly moist, but not over saturated.
How To Water
Make sure to water your Natchez Thornless Blackberry shrub deeply during planting then 2-3 times weekly for about three months while your shrub is establishing to its new home.
How To Prune
At any time of the year you can prune your blackberry bush to get rid of those annoying dead or crossing branches to encourage new and healthy growth. In the late winter, make sure to prune back last years fruiting canes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Natchez is an early-ripening variety, producing its first berries in early to midsummer, often several weeks before mid-season blackberries like Arapaho or Chester.
Yes. Natchez is completely thornless, making it easy to pick and maintain without gloves or scratches—perfect for family gardens.
No. Natchez is self-pollinating, so a single plant will produce a full crop of berries. Planting multiple can increase overall yield and visual appeal in the garden.
