Cercocarpus ledifolius
Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany
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'
Width Range
6-12'
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.