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Also Known As

  • Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 10'-12'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cercocarpus montanus plant details

Cercocarpus montanus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercocarpus montanus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: basket weaving, bonsai, hedge, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercocarpus montanus

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Rocky Mountain region, this sturdy, drought-tolerant 4-6' shrub has small, leathery leaves and, in fall, profuse 2-3" plumose fruits, like the tails of a convention of miniature donkeys. S/D/GDr

Gardening facts about Cercocarpus montanus plant

How to Grow Cercocarpus montanus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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