Rubus parviflorus, commonly called thimbleberry, (also known as redcaps) is a species of Rubus native to northern temperate regions of North America.
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Is thimbleberry easy to grow?
This native plant is a deciduous shrub and a thornless wild species. It is one of the first plants to reestablish after fires. As a native plant it is quite adaptable in its range and easy to grow. The humble thimbleberry produces bright red, juicy Read more
Do thimbleberry spread?
Thimbleberries are large plants, growing 6 to 8 feet tall and about 3 feet wide. Allow ample space between plants. If you're planting them in rows, leave 8 feet between rows and 3 feet between plants. The plants will spread by rhizome and fill in Read more
Is thimbleberry good for you?
They are first peeled, and then eaten raw or cooked like asparagus. Native American peoples, wild foragers, and sustainable gardeners have and continue to value this plant for both food and a myriad of medicinal uses, including skin and digestive ailments. Both berries and shoots Read more
Is thimbleberry a herb or shrub?
The large-leaved North American thimbleberry is a park and hedging shrub completely hardy in Finland. The Rubus genus to which it belongs includes herbs and suckering shrubs, many of which are grown for their fruit or for decoration. The most familiar in Finland is probably Read more
Does thimbleberry die in winter?
Thimbleberry is a native semi-erect perennial, a rather thin, spindly shrub whose stems can reach up to 4 feet in height but tend to be sprawling. Stems are without prickles but have yellowish to reddish glandular hair and are usually green in our area as Read more
Will thimbleberry grow back?
This native plant is a deciduous shrub and a thornless wild species. It is found wild in disturbed sites, along wooded hills, and near streams. It is one of the first plants to reestablish after fires. As a native plant it is quite adaptable in Read more
Are thimbleberry perennial or annual?
parviflorus, commonly known as thimbleberry, is a deciduous, perennial shrub with small, red, edible fruits which prefers moist and open sites.
How deep do thimbleberry roots grow?
Dig holes 2 feet deep, to accommodate the roots, and approximately 3 feet wide.
How do you identify a thimbleberry?
Thimbleberry is easiest to identify when it is in flower or fruiting in spring and summer. The flowers are large, composed of 5 bright white petals, and grow in groups of 2-11 at the top of stems. The red dome-shaped berries are similar to raspberries Read more
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