Thimbleberry

Scientific Name
Rubus odoratus
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Fragrant, rosy-purple flowers from early to mid-summer; coarsely textured foliage resembles maple leaves; red fruit in late summer.

Culture

Partial to full shade; soil should be consistently moist, but not wet; prefers acid soil.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
8.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad spreading

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Leaves of Thimbleberry
picID
29425
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Form of Thimbleberry
picID
29424
Image
Thimbleberry leaves and flowers
picID
31150
Image
Thimbleberry leaves and flowers
picID
31151
Image
Thimbleberry leaves and flowers
picID
31152
Image
Thimbleberry leaves and flower
picID
31153
Image
Form of Thimbleberry
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31154
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
437