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thimbleberry
Rubus parviflorus
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Thimbleberry is a deciduous shrub prized for its large, velvety maple-like leaves and showy pink-white flowers followed by edible red berries. It spreads readily via rhizomes and thrives in cool, moist woodland settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.2Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest and western North America
Native to: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska
Function & Care
edibleerosion controlwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation