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Cercocarpus betuloides

Mountain Mahogany, Hardtack, Sweet

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Description

This evergreen shrub grows 5'-12' high or as a small tree to 20' with loose, spreading habit. The leaves are sharply toothed and feather veined beneath. The spring flowers give fall fruit with characteristic a long feathery plume. It is very tolerant of drought situations and considered a good browse plant for animals. It can be found statewide in California at elevations of 500' to 4000' in chaparral and woodland communities. - Cornflower Farms

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.