Cercocarpus ledifolius
Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany
Description
This small tree or evergreen shrub grows slowly, up to 10'-20' tall. It is a drought tolerant plant. Leaves are small and cluster together. The flowers are inconspicuous but the fruit has characteristic long feathery plumes, up to 2" long. This plant needs full sun; it provides food and shelter for animals.
Plant Type
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.