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Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus)

Cercocarpus montanus
SKU: HC018991
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Overview

Cercocarpus montanus (Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany) is a resilient native shrub and a mainstay of high elevations in the Southwest
• Attractive silver-white feathery seed plumes create a shimmering effect when backlit by the sun
• This adaptable and waterwise shrub tolerates both hot, dry sites and cooler, partial shade
• Ideal for habitat creation and revegetation projects where its large root system fixes nitrogen and prevents erosion

key features
Botanical Name
Cercocarpus montanus
Advantages
Native, Evergreen, Rock Gardens, Privacy, Erosion Control
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Mature Height
8-12' tall
Mature Spread
4-12' wide
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
SKU
HC018991