Cercocarpus montanus
Mountain Mahogany
Description
Mountain mahogany makes a fine, evergreen small tree or large shrub. Growth is upright and irregular to 15' tall by 8' wide. Corkscrew shaped fruits develop in fall and winter. This plant can adapt to most any soil, as long as it is well-drained. Distinctive shaggy reddish bark. Long lived, slow growing, Native western USA on dry slopes and mesas 3-9500'. Leaves are russet colored, dark green and wedge shaped.
Sun
Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
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.