Thornless plant with soft, large maple-shaped leaves. A springtime profusion of white flowers. Berries are ½ " in diameter and are bright red, sweet, and edible. Butterflies visit the blossoms for nectar. Fruit is very soft and loved by birds. Thimbleberry spreads via underground runners to form a thicket, growing to 6 ft.
ZONE: 3-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: May to early June sees small clusters of white blossoms held above green leaves. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/4 sun, balanced moisture, acid soils high in organic matter. Shovel prune as needed to control runners and thicket size.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 6' x ?
