Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany

Curl-leaf mountain mahogany is a drought-tolerant, large, bushy shrub or small tree native to the foothills of the western US.

It has small, leathery, dark green leaves that stay on the plant over the winter. Very small yellow flowers turn into white, feathery seedheads in late summer. The bark is a beautiful smooth, light gray.

This shrub will grow well on sites with sandy or rocky soils. It has proven to be very tolerant of adverse weather conditions, including drought. It makes a good screen as well.

 

Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany

Curl-leaf mountain mahogany is a drought-tolerant, large, bushy shrub or small tree native to the foothills of the western US.

It has small, leathery, dark green leaves that stay on the plant over the winter. Very small yellow flowers turn into white, feathery seedheads in late summer. The bark is a beautiful smooth, light gray.

This shrub will grow well on sites with sandy or rocky soils. It has proven to be very tolerant of adverse weather conditions, including drought. It makes a good screen as well.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Cercocarpus ledifolius

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Pronunciation

ser-ko-KAR-pus lee-di-FOH-lee-us

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Mature Height

10 to 30 ft.

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Mature Spread

8 to 12 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

negligible (yellow)

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Bloom time

April

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

western United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 9,000 ft.

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