Cercocarpus ledifolius
Mountain Mahogany, Hardtack
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 a Oregon Native, very water efficient and hardy.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height 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
Fast
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 water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.