Southern Living Plant Collection 2.5 Qt. Navajo Thornless Blackberry, Live Fruit-Bearing Shrub

Navaho is a new thorn less variety of Blackberry that has been added to the Southern Living Plant Collection. The Navaho Blackberry was developed by the breeding program at the University of Arkansas. The Blackberry is self-fertile and produces plump berries that ripen in mid-early season and are known for their outstanding flavor and sweetness. The Navaho grows best in USDA zones 6-10, is heat and humidity tolerant, and has an upright growth habit.Fertilize in spring with ab acidic slow-release granular fertilizerVery low maintenance once plant is establishedFull sun-part shadeGrows best in slightly acidic well drained garden soilBlackberries contain antioxidants and provide many nutritional benefitsEasy to grow fruitWater 2 to 3 times per week until estabished