Snowbrush

Ceanothus 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 pollinators. But snowbrushes' seeds are perhaps most impressive of all, capable of remaining viable in the soil seed bank for 200+ years - now that's planting for the future! It's ideal for tough, dry slopes that have excellent drainage and often colonizes burned areas because its seeds are not only fire-resistant, but often require fire to germinate.   Plant type/canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, large shrub Size at maturity: 5-15' tall, 8-12’ wide   Light requirements: full to mostly sunny Moisture requirements: dry to seasonally moist s