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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — In spring to early summer, image 50
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — offering a delicate contrast to the foliage; edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — saucer-shaped flowers with five white petals; white flowers in the garden
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — spanning 4 to 8 inches across; it reaches 3-8 feet in height with equal spread
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — making it well-suited for use as an understory plant or in informal hedges.<br><br>Its broad; pruning in late winter
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — well-drained soils and can spread by suckers if not managed; ideal for naturalistic plantings and attracting
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — which are much sought after for their sweet; saucer-shaped flowers with five white petals
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thimble-shaped fruits in late summer; a favorite in woodland gardens and naturalized areas
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — tangy flavor and are excellent for jams; it's notable for its tolerance of poor soil conditions and attracts
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — or simply enjoyed fresh.<br><br>Though low-maintenance; shrub / vine for full or half or shade
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — It's notable for its tolerance of poor soil conditions and attracts pollinators; making it well-suited for use as an
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — including bees and butterflies; thimble-shaped fruits in late summer
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — In the landscape design, consider Western Thimbleberry for its superb wildlife support and rustic charm; celebrated
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Pruning in late winter or early spring can help maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth; thriving in USDA
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — adding ecological value to your garden, image 61
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — white flowers in the garden; are soft and velvety to the touch and create a lush
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — shrub / vine with white blooms; tangy flavor and are excellent for jams
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — shrub / vine for full or half or shade; in the landscape design, consider Western Thimbleberry for its superb
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) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America; velvety leaves, image 67
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) — velvety leaves and delicate white blossoms up to 2 inches across in spring; well-drained soils and can, image 70
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer; shrub / vine with white blooms, image 71
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Prefers partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil, image 72

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