NavahoĀ Blackberry is an upright deciduousĀ shrubĀ that produces medium blackberries midseason for 5-6 weeks and has sturdy erect canes that do not need staking.Ā The pink-white rose-like flowers give way to clusters of sweet fruits which ripen in summer.Ā Fruits bestĀ inĀ full sunĀ and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.Ā NavahoĀ is tolerant of rosett but susceptibleĀ to orange rust an has a high chill requirement.
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Type:Ā |
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Height:Ā |
4' - 5' |
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Spread:Ā |
4ā - 5' |
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Spacing:Ā |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone:Ā |
6 - 8 |
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Culture:Ā |
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Bloom Color:Ā |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Ā Ā Medium Maintenance.Ā Water regularly. Remove fruiting canes to the ground immediately after harvest, non-fruiting canes can be tip pruned in summer.Ā Generally performs best when staked. Wilt, Anthracnose, and botrytis can be serious disease problems. Cane and crown borers are potential pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:Ā Accents or Group Plantings,Ā Borders,Ā Naturalized Areas,Ā Wildlife Garden,Ā Edible Gardens,Ā Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Ā Chives,Ā Rose,Ā Serviceberry
Ā Image:Ā Photo by Bottoms Nursery,Ā Navaho Blackberry
