White spirea can grow in colonies, but not to the extent where it can be adequately utilized by livestock or wildlife for cover. White spirea's palatability rating is poor to fair for domesticated range animals.
White spirea is rated poor for cover value.
White spirea is generally not selectively managed for cover, forage, or other uses. Since white spirea is not highly selected by wildlife as forage, it would be a good species to introduce into disturbed sites.