Blackberry ‘Navaho’ is a superb thornless blackberry variety renowned for its exceptionally sweet flavour, firm glossy black fruits, and upright compact growth. This reliable late-season cultivar produces heavy crops of juicy berries that are perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, baking, and freezing.
Unlike many traditional blackberries, ‘Navaho’ has thorn-free canes, making harvesting easy and enjoyable. Its neat upright habit requires less support than trailing varieties, making it ideal for gardens, allotments, raised beds, and patio fruit growing.
Key Features
- Large sweet glossy blackberries
- Thornless canes for easy harvesting
- Heavy cropping late-season variety
- Firm berries with excellent flavour
- Upright compact growth habit
- Ideal for gardens, allotments, and containers
Growing Information
Blackberry ‘Navaho’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods and mulch annually to retain moisture and encourage strong growth. Although more upright than many blackberries, support with wires or a trellis may help when heavily laden with fruit.
Mature Size
- Height: 1.5–2m
- Spread: 1–1.5m
Position
- Full sun
- Sheltered position preferred
- Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
