Thimbleberry is a suckering deciduous shrub native to California and the Northwest. It has erect stems that wander through woodlands, producing white spring flowers followed by edible light red fruits. Thimbleberry grows up to 6 feet tall, tolerates most soils, moderate watering, and temperatures down to 0°F. It is suitable for use in shade gardens and woodland plantings.

1. Rubus parviflorus
Thimbleberry
Suckering shrub with erect stems
wanders through woodland gardens; white
spring flowers make edible light red fruits.
Deciduous shrub
California and Northwest native
6'+
Cool sun or light shade
Most soils
Moderate watering
Hardy to 0 ̊F or less
Use in shade gardens, woodland plantings.
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Rubus parviflorus
Thimbleberry
Suckering shrub with erect stems
wanders through woodland gardens; white
spring flowers make edible light red fruits.
Deciduous shrub
California and Northwest native
6'+
Cool sun or light shade
Most soils
Moderate watering
Hardy to 0 ̊F or less
Use in shade gardens, woodland plantings.
suncrestnurseries.com