Thimbleberry
Rubus parviflorus
EdibleZones 3–8shrub
Rubus parviflorus, the fruit of which is commonly called the thimbleberry or redcap, is a species of Rubus with large hairy leaves and no thorns.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 1.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
foodfruitwildlifegroundcover
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Lift suckers when dormant
Thornless shade-tolerant bramble relative; soft red fruit and big maple-like leaves. Spreads to fill ground.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.