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Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus)

Cercocarpus montanus

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ZONES  5-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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• 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

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus)

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Description

Cercocarpus montanus (Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany) is a resilient woody shrub found growing in the lower mountain regions of the West (central Rockies and Sierras from California to Washington). It thrives in dry, rocky soils and is extremely heat and drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and a valuable addition to restoration projects in arid regions. Cercocarpus montanus is much larger than C. intricatus

Cercocarpus montanus is a larval host plant for Mountain Mahogany Hairstreak butterflies, and a food source for adult Western sheepmoths.

Cercocarpus montanus is a crucial forage plant for deer and bighorn sheep – but these rugged plants don’t mind being munched. This plant can withstand cutting, fire, drought and heavy browsing.

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Advantages
  • Native
  • Privacy
  • Evergreen
  • Erosion Control
  • Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
8-12' tall
Mature Spread
4-12' wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Native To
North America
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
Ships As
Potted Plant
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