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A LITTLE MORE LIFE

Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus

Native flowers and raspberry-like fruit add interest without thorny canes.

CAJC: in the PNW · CC BY-SA 2.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

A spreading shrub for a roomy woodland edge; moist soil supports the strongest growth.

Sunlight: Shade
Soil moisture: Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature size: 3–8 ft tall · Spreading thickets
Season of interest: White flowers & red berries
Local climate: Cold hardy to USDA zone 3; upper zone not specified.
Garden role: A broad-leaved woodland shrub

S. Rae · CC BY 2.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of rugosa rose.

Rosa rugosa

Try thimbleberry for a broad-leaved woodland shrub.

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Photo credits & licenses

Thimbleberry: CAJC: in the PNW · CC BY-SA 2.0
Rugosa rose: S. Rae · CC BY 2.0

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