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Back to buying optionsThimbleberry – Rubus parviflorus Live Plant | 3–4 Inches Tall | 5-Inch Pot | Native Berry Shrub | Red Berries | Wildlife Garden Plant
Add native beauty and natural wildlife appeal to your garden with this live Thimbleberry plant. Rubus parviflorus is a charming native berry shrub known for its soft green foliage, delicate white flowers, and distinctive bright red berries that resemble small thimbles. Its natural woodland character makes it a wonderful choice for native landscapes, woodland gardens, edible gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces.
This listing is for 1 young live Thimbleberry plant approximately 3–4 inches tall in a 5-inch pot. The plant is still young and may not flower or produce fruit immediately. With proper care, it will continue developing into a larger berry-producing shrub.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Thimbleberry plant
✔️ Botanical name: Rubus parviflorus
✔️ Height: approximately 3–4 inches
✔️ Ships in a 5-inch pot
✔️ Healthy young plant
✔️ White flowers as the plant matures
✔️ Bright red thimble-shaped berries when mature
✔️ Native and wildlife-friendly plant
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Thimbleberry
Botanical Name: Rubus parviflorus
Plant Type: Deciduous native berry shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading, and branching
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular while establishing; maintain consistent moisture
Mature Size: Approximately 4–8 feet, depending on conditions
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Flower Color: White
Fruit Color: Bright red
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes while young
Wildlife Friendly: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Keep your Thimbleberry evenly moist while it establishes and provide rich, well-draining soil. Partial shade to full sun can work well depending on your climate, with protection from intense afternoon heat in warmer areas. Mulching around the plant can help retain soil moisture. Give it plenty of room to spread naturally and remove older stems when needed to encourage healthy new growth. Allow the young plant time to mature before expecting flowers and fruit.
