Cercocarpus intricatus

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Cercocarpus intricatus

Little-Leaf Mountain Mahogany

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Very Xeric  Legend

Description:

4-6’ x 4-6’ wide. (Seed propagated.) An invaluable evergreen native shrub, Cercocarpus intricatus has ornamental deep green, pine needle like leaves covering its densely branched stems. In late summer the feathered seed tails are a delight when they catch the late afternoon sun. Use this slow growing plant in hot, dry places where its foliage and zig-zagging stems provide much appreciated year-round interest. Seed is hard to come by for this superb plant, so buy Cercocarpus intricatus when you see it available!

Zones 4-8

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 4 - 8
Color White
Regions Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., USA
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in
Bloom Time Late Spring
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Very Xeric
Height Extra Large - over 5ft.
GROWING TIPS

Use it as an evergreen companion plant for dwarf conifers like Pinus edulis ‘Farmy’ and Pinus leucodermis ‘Gnome’ to create a grouping of plants that will give your yard year-round interest.