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Curl Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus)

Cercocarpus ledifolius

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ZONES  6-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Cercocarpus ledifolius (Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany) is a resilient and long-lived shrub native to the western US
• Thrives in harsh environments with minimal water and abundant sunlight
• This hardworking, low-maintenance shrub can fix nitrogen, is resistant to diseases and insects, and is exceptionally drought tolerant
• Evergreen with a spicy aroma, this shrub can be used as a privacy screen, hedge, and habitat feature

Curl Leaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus)

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Description

Cercocarpus ledifolius (Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany is the most widely distributed of the mountain-mahoganies, with a native range from southeastern Washington south to southern California and Baja California, and east to south-central Montana and western Colorado. Its native habitat includes high altitude desert areas and dry rocky slopes, where it thrives at high elevations of 4000-10,000 ft.

While it does not boast a showy floral display, its corkscrew-shaped plumes are a unique and attractive addition to borders, habitat gardens and xeriscapes. The tree fixes nitrogen and is good for revegetation and erosion control.

Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany is a fascinating species that, despite its name, is not a true mahogany. True mahoganies belong to the Meliaceae family, whereas this shrubby, slow-growing tree is a member of the Rosaceae, or rose family. As the only broadleaf evergreen tree in the Intermountain West, Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany provides a striking contrast to the typical conifers that dominate the landscape. This species is known for its incredible longevity with some trees being documented to be 1,350 years old!

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key features

Advantages
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Privacy
  • Erosion Control
  • Rock Gardens
  • Soil Enhancing
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Spring

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
  • Very Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
8-30 ' tall
Mature Spread
10-15' wide
Growing Zones
  • 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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