Thimbleberry

This deciduous shrub grows 4’ tall by 6’ wide

Thimbleberry can be used in the landscape as an accent, for the edible fruit, erosion control on damp slopes, and as a ground cover.

The notable white flowers (3/4 – 2”) emerge spring through summer, and the fruits are an important food source for many birds and mammals. Bark is an attractive reddish brown.

This shrub prefers moisture and good drainage.

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Erosion Control

Container	2-Gal, 2-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-40-O, 1-Gal, D-40, D-40S, TB4
Ecological Value	The leaves, stems and berries are browsed by deer and bears. The berries are an important food source to many species of birds and small mammals. Nectar eaten by butterflies.
Historical Uses	Native American peoples ate the berries fresh or preserved.
Distribution	Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
Elevation	Between 0 and 8202 feet
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Habitat	Found in moist to dry soil, wooded to open areas from sea level to sub alpine.

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The Watershed Nursery Cooperative:

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Thimbleberry

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