Trees and shrubs

Thornless mulberry 'Natchez'

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Hardiness Zone 5

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Family Rosaceae

Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' is a thornless blackberry highly valued for its early ripening and the exceptional size of its fruits. This semi-erect, bushy fruit shrub develops long, vigorous canes, ideal for trellised cultivation or structured rows. It produces very large, shiny black, elongated, firm, juicy, and pleasantly sweet fruits, perfect for fresh consumption, desserts, and processing. Its early fruiting, on canes from the previous year, allows harvesting to begin in early summer and to enjoy an abundant crop. Its dense green foliage attracts pollinators and contributes to the garden's nourishing appeal. Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' combines high yield, excellent fruit holding, and easy cultivation due to the absence of thorns.

Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingVery large, glossy black, elongated, firm, juicy, and sweet fruits
Maximum height2 m (7 ft)
Maximum width2 m (7 ft)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-25°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies