Cercocarpus intricatus

Also Known As

Cercocarpus ledifolius var. intricatus
Little Leaf Mountain Mahogany
Little-leaf Mountain Mahogany

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 1'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Cercocarpus intricatus plant details

Cercocarpus intricatus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercocarpus intricatus

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: basket weaving, bonsai, hedge, rock garden, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercocarpus intricatus

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cercocarpus intricatus desert mahogany Dense form of the desert mahogany from the mountains of the southwest -- northwest Mexico into the Great Basin. Dense shrubs, eventually to 10 ft or so of tufted, deep-green, rice-grain sized leaves angled to show the pale undersides. Small spring flowers give way to clematis-like seed heads. Most attractive when backlit. Sun and well-drained soil. Good drought tolerance. USDA zone 5. Can be pruned into the most delicate, small evergreen tree for desert climates.

By: Cistus Nursery

Perfect for bonsai, with smaller leaves and dwarfer habit Bon* than the species. S/D

By: Forestfarm

This dense, twiggy evergreen shrub is from the Southwestern desert areas. A fine, small-scale hedge plant for a sunny, dry spot or as a specimen in the Xeriscape. Small flowers transform into attractive, feathery seedpods. Responds to light pruning. Small to medium-sized shrub. Clay, sandy soil or loam. USDA zones 3-9 (up to 8,000').