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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

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) — thimble-shaped fruits in late summer; a favorite in woodland gardens and naturalized areas, image 87

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America; velvety leaves, image 100

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer; shrub / vine with white blooms, image 104

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — adding ecological value to your garden

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — which are much sought after for their sweet; saucer-shaped flowers with five white petals

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) — offering a delicate contrast to the foliage

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

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) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9; though it can tolerate direct sunlight in cooler climates

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — the Western Thimbleberry typically reaches 3 to 6 feet in height with a similar spread

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — shrub / vine with white blooms

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — adding ecological value to your garden, image 61

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — adding ecological value to your garden, image 94

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — saucer-shaped flowers with five white petals

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — It's notable for its tolerance of poor soil conditions and attracts pollinators; making it well-suited, image 92

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, image 88

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — shrub / vine with white blooms; tangy flavor and are excellent for jams, image 98

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — In the landscape design, consider Western Thimbleberry for its superb wildlife support and rustic charm, image 96

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) — A favorite in woodland gardens and naturalized areas

Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — A favorite in woodland gardens and naturalized areas; spanning 4 to 8 inches across, image 78

Photographs by 15 contributors

Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Epibase, CC BY 2.5 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Superior National Forest, CC BY 2.0 · source
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Philippe Giabbanelli, CC BY 3.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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