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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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Photos (106)

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) — Western Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a deciduous shrub native to North America; velvety leaves, image 100
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — adding ecological value to your garden, image 94
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Pruning in late winter or early spring can help maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth, image 95
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Ideal for naturalistic plantings and attracting pollinators; the Western Thimbleberry typically reaches, image 106
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — It reaches 3-8 feet in height with equal spread; it produces clusters of 1 to 2-inch wide, image 102
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Edible red berries, resembling thimbles, appear in summer; shrub / vine with white blooms, image 104
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9; though it can tolerate direct sunlight in cooler climates, image 101
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — Prefers partial shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil, image 105
Western Thimbleberry (Rubus Parviflorus) — velvety leaves and delicate white blossoms up to 2 inches across in spring; well-drained soils and can, image 103

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