Cercocarpus betuloides
Mountain Mahogany, Hardtack, Sweet
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
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
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
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.