Fruits

Rubus 'Natchez'

Natchez blackberry

An early-fruiting, thornless blackberry with long canes and large fruit. A trellis makes harvest and pruning easier.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 4–10 ft. (grower range) tall
Water: Regular moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–10 (grower rating)

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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

First bearing: Often begins the year after planting on established fruiting canes.
Tri-state harvest: Blackberries are generally in season June–August in the region.
Pollination: Most blackberries are self-fruitful; one plant usually produces fruit. Bees help form full berries.

Growing & care

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

Provide a support system where needed. Remove spent floricanes after harvest and manage new canes according to the variety’s growth habit. Mulch and water during fruit development.

Sources & photo credits

University of Georgia Extension

horticulture.mgcafe.uky.edu

University of Missouri Extension

extension.purdue.edu

Penn State Extension

www.agristarts.com

Photo: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 2.0

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