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California Native Plant

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen shrub 10-20 ft. or a small tree. Loose, spreading habit. Leaves are small and leathery, and curl under distinctively. Spring flowers give fall fruit with characteristic long feathery plume. Very drought tolerant. Good browse plant. Slow, Native range across SW USA on arid rocky slopes 5-10000'. Produces masses of flowers. Good shelter and food for critters. Full sun, Good drainage.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, White

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.