Rubus, Thornless Blackberry 'Navaho'

Rubus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rubus (ROO-bus)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Full Sun
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N/A
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White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Deciduous
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gaylesville, Alabama

Greensboro, Alabama

Orlando, Florida

Titusville, Florida

Florence, Mississippi

Saucier, Mississippi

Columbus, Ohio

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Cibolo, Texas

Gorman, Texas

Los Fresnos, Texas

Roanoke, Texas

Waco, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
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New Cumberland, PA | April 2016 | positive

Very Good tasting blackberry . I grow them with good results. The first friuts are good size. Fruit size mostly M to ms after first pic...Read More

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Gorman, TX | May 2013 | positive

We planted Navaho and Arapaho varieties at the same time (2009). Only the Navaho have done anything at all. They produce well. Last ye...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | March 2012 | neutral

First ever thornless blackberry introduced in 1988. Since I'm in z9a, this variety may not do well in my area but I see it at the local...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | positive

Planted this plant, Rubus occidentalis 'Navaho" PP6679, in the spring of 2006, I live near Grapevine Texas and it survived a very hot sum...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Excellent quality mid-summer blackberries are the product of this upright 6-8' thornless, self-fruitful variety; prune canes (that have f...Read More

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