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Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Montanus

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Overview

The Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America. Typical growth is up to 8-20 feet tall with a similar spread. It boasts leathery, serrated leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers that mature into feathery plumes. This resilient plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It’s drought-tolerant, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 4–6Climate Temperate
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — The Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — The Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North AmericaAlderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — This resilient plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soilsAlderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — It boasts leathery, serrated leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers that mature into feathery plumesAlderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for xeriscapingAlderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — scientifically referred to as Cercocarpus montanusAlderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — the Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany can reach heights of 8 to 20 feet with a similar spread+33

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–6

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — Typical growth is up to 8-20 feet tall with a similar spread
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — The Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to North America
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — This resilient plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — It boasts leathery, serrated leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers that mature into feathery plumes
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — scientifically referred to as Cercocarpus montanus
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — the Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany can reach heights of 8 to 20 feet with a similar spread
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — is a resilient and versatile deciduous shrub native to the western United States
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — although it often remains smaller in cultivation
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — rounded form that can provide excellent background texture in garden compositions
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — dark green leaves are about 0.5 to 1.5 inches long
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — In late spring to early summer
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — this shrub blossoms with inconspicuous yellow to white flowers
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — which are followed by distinctive feathery plumes that are the fruit
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — These plumes persist into the winter
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — giving it a unique appearance even in the coldest months.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of soil types
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — Cercocarpus montanus thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate both acidic and alkaline conditions
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — with a preference for a sunny location
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — Drought tolerance makes it an ideal choice for xeriscape designs
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — requiring minimal additional water once established
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — it's able to withstand a variety of temperatures
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — generally hardy to USDA zones 4 through 8.<br><br>In your landscape design
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — consider using the Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany as a natural screen
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — or as part of a wildlife-friendly garden

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