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thimbleberry

thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 9b

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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
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–4β€² tall Γ— 3–12β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with