Thimbleberry typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
thimbleberry
Rubus parviflorus
Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a bramble shrub found in North America. It can grow up to 2 metres and has long, arching branches. The surface of the leaves is hairy, and the underside of them are lightly fuzzy. The flowers are white, sometimes pink-tinged, with five petals. The fruit is red and looks like a raspberry but is hollow and has a slightly mealy texture. Thimbleberry is a favourite of birds and is an important food source for them. It is edible for humans too but has a lot of seeds and is not as flavoursome as raspberries.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 10
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Soil:
Sandy Loamy
Fruits:
red,purple Fruits In Summer Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) requires regular watering to stay healthy and produce the best results. It should be watered approximately once every 1-2 weeks, depending on the climate and humidity in your region. In hot, arid conditions, water more frequently to make up for evaporation. When watering, water your Thimbleberry deeply so the water is reaching the roots and not just the top soil. Avoid over-watering as this can lead to root rot and other diseases. If the soil is too wet, it could also lead to mold growth that will cause foliage to yellow and die off. Additionally, be sure to fertilize your Thimbleberry 2-4 times during the growing season with an organic fertilizer that is low in nitrogen. By providing the right amount of water and fertilizing, you will enjoy a beautiful and healthy thimbleberry bush in your garden!
sunlight
Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is best grown in full sun to partial shade. This species does best with exposure to at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, direct midday sunlight in the summertime can cause the plant to wilt or become sunburned. To avoid too much exposure, filtered sun may be better for the species during the hottest months. In the colder months, the plant can tolerate more sunlight. Thimbleberry will also thrive in a shadier spot, and with less sun exposure, the edible fruits it produces may be sweeter than those grown in full sun.
pruning
Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) should be pruned lightly on an as needed basis. Dead or diseased canes should be removed as soon as they are found to also encourage new canes to grow. Prune out any canes that have grown too close together or are crowding other canes. Canes that have grown too tall can be pruned all the way back to the base of the plant. Thimblebbery generally should not be pruned any more than once a year, and cutting back more severely is not recommended. The best time to prune is in late fall or early spring, just before the new growth begins. Pruning at the wrong time could reduce or stop fruit production and delay flowering.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Thimbleberry typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Rubus parviflorus, or thimbleberry, is typically in July and August.
