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Western Thimbleberry

Rubus Parviflorus

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Overview

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. It reaches 3-8 feet in height with equal spread, bearing 5-lobed, velvety leaves and delicate white blossoms up to 2 inches across in spring. Edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer. Prefers partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for naturalistic plantings and attracting pollinators.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 3–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Temperate
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summerWestern Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Prefers partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soilWestern Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — In spring to early summer, image 50Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — This versatile shrub flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7 and prefers partial to full shade; westernWestern Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North AmericaWestern Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — offering a delicate contrast to the foliage; edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer, image 86+119

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Prefers partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — In spring to early summer, image 50
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — This versatile shrub flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7 and prefers partial to full shade; western
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — offering a delicate contrast to the foliage; edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer, image 86
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — are soft and velvety to the touch and create a lush; this versatile shrub flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 4
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — In the landscape design, consider Western Thimbleberry for its superb wildlife support and rustic charm; celebrated
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — celebrated for its attractive foliage and delicious fruits
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — are soft and velvety to the touch and create a lush
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — though it can tolerate direct sunlight in cooler climates; is a deciduous shrub native to North America, image 77
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Prefers partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil, image 39
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — is a deciduous shrub native to North America; offering a delicate contrast to the foliage
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — tangy flavor and are excellent for jams; it's notable for its tolerance of poor soil conditions and, image 89
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — It reaches 3-8 feet in height with equal spread
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — It reaches 3-8 feet in height with equal spread; it produces clusters of 1 to 2-inch wide, image 69
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9; though it can tolerate direct sunlight in cooler climates, image 68
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — spanning 4 to 8 inches across
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — A favorite in woodland gardens and naturalized areas; spanning 4 to 8 inches across
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — shrub / vine for full or half or shade; in the landscape design, consider Western Thimbleberry for its, image 99
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — is a deciduous shrub native to North America
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — it produces clusters of 1 to 2-inch wide
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — shrub / vine for full or half or shade
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