Rubus parviflorus - Thimbleberry (Plant) Size:1G Santa Cruz Is

Santa Cruz Is

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected from Sonoma County by Saratoga Horticultural Foundation

As with all Ceanothus

n Baja CA Natural Habitat Chaparral slopes

Rubus parviflorus - Thimbleberry (Plant) Size:1G Santa Cruz IsSimilar to western blackberry but without thorns. Produces edible berries that look like a pink thimble. Taste varies. Grows upright, forming open thickets. Flower petals are tissue like. Excellent for wildlife and erosion control near streams. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Rubus parviflorus Common Name Thimbleberry Plant Type Vine Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Coast Shade, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement High