Mur fara ghimpi - Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho'

Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho' is a thornless, self-fertile blackberry variety. This variety is known and valued for being one of the few thornless types, which makes harvesting the fruits easier without scratching yourself.

The fruits produced by Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho' are large (6-8 grams), with a deep black color and a sweet flavor. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fibers, and are consumed both fresh and in products such as jams, jellies, juices, and cakes. The fruit ripening period is in the summer months, from mid-July to September, depending on the geographical area.

The 'Navaho' variety is a vigorous and disease-resistant plant, capable of adapting to a variety of soil and climate conditions. It prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter and exposure to sunlight, but can also tolerate partial shade.

The plant can reach heights of up to 1.5-2 meters, with an upright and compact growth, making it suitable for small gardens or container growing. It is also recommended to cross-pollinate with other blackberry varieties to obtain more abundant yields.

It withstands temperatures down to -25 °C. The plant is very resistant to diseases and pests.
Height including pot: approx. 25-35 cm

Pot size: 11-14 cm or 2 liters

Garden or terrace plants are grown in unprotected spaces or with minimal protection (shade nets or hail nets). For this reason, naturally, they may not have perfect foliage – leaves may show marks, defects, or other damage.

During the cold season, the plants enter a period of dormancy.