The Western Thimbleberry, or Rubus parviflorus, is prized amongst foragers and outdoorsmen throughout the Pacific Northwest. As you can tell by the looks, related to the raspberry but their shape makes them to delicate to ship/store for the market. Why grow this instead of a raspberry? Well, for starters, it has no thorns and a more interesting flavor than a raspberry (more floral notes). This plant is incredibly hard to find in the commercial setting!
Care requirements:
Growing zone: 3-10
Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Pollination: Self-fertile
Water: Consistent moisture, without water-logged soil
Soil: Fertile, well-draining
Size: 6’x6’
Over-wintering: No care needed
The Western Thimbleberry, or Rubus parviflorus, is prized amongst foragers and outdoorsmen throughout the Pacific Northwest. As you can tell by the looks, related to the raspberry but their shape makes them to delicate to ship/store for the market. Why grow this instead of a raspberry? Well, for starters, it has no thorns and a more interesting flavor than a raspberry (more floral notes). This plant is incredibly hard to find in the commercial setting!
Care requirements:
Growing zone: 3-10
Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Pollination: Self-fertile
Water: Consistent moisture, without water-logged soil
Soil: Fertile, well-draining
Size: 6’x6’
Over-wintering: No care needed