Snowbrush

Snowbrush is an evergreen shrub native to western North America, typically found in dry forests, chaparral, and post-fire landscapes. It forms dense thickets with glossy, fragrant leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers in late spring to early summer. This species is well adapted to fire, often regenerating vigorously from seed or root crowns after burns. As a nitrogen-fixer, snowbrush enriches soils, supports pollinators, and provides forage and cover for wildlife, making it a key component of early-successional mountain and forest ecosystems.