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Cercocarpus betuloides

Mountain Mahogany, Hardtack

Plant photo of: Cercocarpus betuloides
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This evergreen shrub grows 5-12 ft. high or as a small tree to 20 ft. with loose, spreading habit. The leaves are sharply toothed and feather-veined beneath. The spring flowers give fall fruit with characteristic long feathery plume. It is very tolerant of drought situations and considered a good browse plant for animals. It can be found statewide in California at elevations of 500 to 4000 ft. in chaparral and woodland communities - Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.