Snowbrush Photo Credit 6: © Isaac

Photo Credit 6: © Isaac Krone

and porcupines

across Western North America from British Columbia to California and inland to Nevada and Idaho

also used as a timber tree for building homes and making attractive wood furniture

Snowbrush Photo Credit 6: © IsaacCeanothus velutinus Snowbrush, also known as mountain balm or tobacco brush, is a large evergreen shrub with tremendous habitat value. In early spring, its oval shaped, bright green leaves become shiny and sticky with a delightfully fragrant resin. By late spring or early summer, the bush becomes heavily laden with equally fragrant plumes of white flower clusters that are a rich nectar source for hummingbirds and countless species of insect