Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus Thimbleberry is a fuss-free, thicket-forming deciduous shrub, with maximum habitat value and edible fruits. Each spring, maple-like velvety leaves emerge followed by bright, cheerful white flowers that delight butterflies and bees. By summer, lookout for vibrant, thimble-shaped red fruits that are a prized food source for countless birds and mammals, including humans! Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, large shrub  Size at maturity: 4-6' tall, 3-6' wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade, full shade Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil Bloom time: May - June Growth rate/ease: fast-growing, easy to grow Wildlife support: overall this plant is one of the best summer foods for wildlife and a caterpillar host plant; bear, beaver and marmots eat all plant parts; berries are popular with countless birds including jays, robins, thrushes, towhees, grouse, pigeons, quail, grosbeaks, sparrows, waxwings, and more, as well as raccoons, opossums,