Native Plants

Western Thimble-Berry

Rubus parviflorus
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

Also known simply as Thimbleberry, this dense shrub grows up to 8 feet tall on narrow stems that have no thorns. It produces soft, fuzzy leaves and small, white flowers that yield red fruit that ripen in mid to late summer. This plant prefers dry to moist, rocky soils, and can grow in full sun to shade.

May Attract

Western Thimble-Berry is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
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Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
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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.

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.

Floral Native Nursery

2511 Floral Avenue, Chico, CA 95973

(530) 892-2511

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California Sister Nursery

145 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971

(925) 783-2913

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The Acorn Seed

2486 Oro Quincy Highway, Oroville, CA 95966

(530) 534-5363

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.

Bay Natives

10 Cargo Way, San Francisco, CA 94124

(415) 287-6755

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Cactus Mart

49889 29 Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256

(760) 363-6076

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J.L. Hudson, Seedsman

Star Route 2, Box 337, La Honda, CA 94020

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Greenlee Nursery

257 East Franklin Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

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Hedgerow Farms

21905 County Road 88, Winters, CA 95694

(530) 662-6847

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Telos Rare Bulbs

PO Box 1067, Ferndale, CA 95536

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The Acorn Cap

13205 Haven Rock Court, Corona, CA 92883

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Sierra Seed Supply

358 Williams Valley Road, Greenville, CA 95947

(530) 284-7926

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Sunshine Flower Seeds

1802 Atlantic City Boulevard, Grover Beach, CA 93433

(805) 316-0895

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Pacific Coast Seed

533 Hawthorne Place, Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 373-4417

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Quercus Landscape Design

PO Box 1188, Springville, CA 93265

(559) 202-8351

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Recon Native Plants

1755 Saturn Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92154

(619) 423-2284

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S&S Seeds | Albright Seed Company

PO Box 1275 6155 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93014

(805) 684-0436

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Seedhunt

PO Box 96, Freedom, CA 95019

(831) 728-5131

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Native Springs Nursery

1874 Cummings Lane, Durham, CA 95938

(530) 774-4362

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Blossom Hill California Native Plants

14297 Orange Blossom Rd, Oakdale, CA 95361

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Find Out Farms

4712 Parker Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820

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Mission Blue Nursery

3435 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

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