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.
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
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.