Description
Thimbleberry
Scientific Name: Rubus parviflorus
Add a lush, berry-producing native to your landscape with Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus), a thornless shrub found throughout British Columbia. Its large maple-like leaves and soft red berries make it both beautiful and productive.
Thimbleberry is well adapted to the moist soils of Interior BC and tolerates shade well. Its big soft leaves, white flowers, and delicate red berries make it excellent for woodland gardens, edible landscapes, and riparian plantings.
Growing naturally in moist forests, clearings, and streamsides, this vigorous, thornless shrub spreads to form lush thickets that feed pollinators, birds, and people alike.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and western North America
- Soft, sweet red edible berries
- Large tropical-looking leaves
- Thornless and easy to harvest
- Tolerates shade and moist ground
- Supports pollinators and berry-eating birds
- Ideal for edible and riparian plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 1 to 2.5 m (3 to 8 ft)
Spread: 1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft)
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Soil Requirements: Moist, rich, well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Moderate to high
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Ecological Benefits
Thimbleberry’s white flowers feed native bees and butterflies, and its berries are an important food for birds and small mammals. Its spreading roots stabilize moist soils and its thickets provide cover for wildlife. This species supports pollinator habitat, edible landscapes, and watershed restoration.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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