Native Plants

Common Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

This bushy, deciduous shrub produces oblong to rounded, dull green leaves and clusters of tiny, bell-shaped, pink flowers that lead to pure white fruit. These berries ripen in late summer to early fall and are enjoyed by birds and small mammals, though are somewhat toxic to humans. This plant grows 3 to 6 feet tall and wide in full sun to shade and in dry to moist soils.

May Attract

Common Snowberry is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Audubon Great Lakes

200 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO, IL 60606

nicole.minadeo@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Pesche's Flowers and Garden Center

170 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

(847) 299-1300

Majestic Oaks Nursery

8714 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081

(815) 675-6240

Blazing Star Nursery

2107 Edgewood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098

(815) 338-4716

Midwest Groundcovers

6N800 Illinois Route 25, St. Charles, IL 60174

(847) 742-1790

Red Buffalo Nursery

10502 Seaman Road, Hebron, IL 60034

(815) 648-4838

Bryon Native Nursery (Wholesale Only)

PO Box 125, St. Charles, IL 60174

(630) 513-5105

Planter's Palette

28 West 571 Roosevelt Road, Winfield, IL 60190

(630) 293-1040

The Growing Place

25W471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 355-4000

Natural Communities Native Plants

812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510

(331) 248-1016

Glacier Oaks Nursery

8216 White Oaks Road, Harvard, IL 60033

(815) 482-7404

The Growing Place

33W192 Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL 60504

(630) 820-8088

McHenry County Nursery

8501 White Oaks Road, Harvard, IL 60033

(815) 943-8733

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Natural Communities Native Plants

812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510

(331) 248-1016

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SHRUBS / TREES

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