Cercocarpus ledifolius |
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Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany |
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
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.