
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
This thornless blackberry produces an abundance of large clusters of tasty blackberries in early to mid-June. The taste of homegrown blackberries is so much better than that of those purchased at the grocery store. Since there are no thorns, you won’t need to wear thick gloves and other protective gear when harvesting the berries. Its growth pattern is more upright than most blackberry bushes.
Plant this shrub to hide an unattractive view or to create privacy. It can also be used as a focal point or as part of a home orchard. The Natchez Blackberry is considered an erect to semi-erect variety but would still benefit from trellising especially with the branches being laden with fruit. Natchez Blueberry is self-pollinating, so you’ll still get fruit even if you only have room for one in your garden.
Natchez Blackberry Care
Grow Rubus L. subgenus Rubus Watson in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 9 in full sun. This plant will reach 4 to 5 feet in height with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. Summer bearing Natchez Blackberry is drought tolerant and pest resistant. The most likely pest you’ll have to deal with is hungry birds trying to steal your fruit. Blackberry plants produce fruit on floricanes or second-year shoots. Cut back older shoots in the spring so the plant can put energy into producing fruit on younger shoots and creating new shoots for future harvests.
Natchez Blackberry Spacing
Space plants at least 4 or 5 feet apart so you’ll have room to walk between them when harvesting the berries. This variety was developed in 2007 by researchers at the University of Arkansas and the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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