Thimbleberry - Bundle of 5 bare root plants

Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)
Sold as: Bare root, 12-18”

Often found in areas of frequent disturbance all over Washington. It can easily be identified by its large soft leaves that have 5 lobes. One of the tastiest wild berries, the fruit of this plant tends to ripen in June and has a soft seedy texture like a raspberry. Flowers are white with five petals. This plant spreads through rhizomes as well as seed, making it great for erosion control as well.

Classification: Perennial shrub
Key Characteristics: Large and soft 5 lobed leaves, small edible berries
Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade
Water Requirements: Dry to moist soils
Ease of Growing: Easy
Growth Rate: Medium 
Bloom Time: Spring
Spreads: Yes
Type of support: Wildlife, pollinators, beneficial insects, riparian
Edible: Berries are edible
Mature Height: 4-6 feet
Mature Width: 3-6 feet

 USDA Plant Database

 Photo Credit: Ashley Smithers, USDA - Lindsey Koepke