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Cercocarpus betuloides

Pronunciation

ser-koe-KAR-pus be-tull-OY-dees

Common Name

Mountain Mahogany

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Size

5-12 ft. tall and wide, adult size can vary

Water Requirements

None: avoid summer water

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Flower Color

Small yellow flowers

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Cercocarpus is an evergreen shrub that is useful for screening, as informal hedging, or can be pruned into a small, elegant tree. As a California native from the foothills, it can get by on little to no water once established. It is on the UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars list.

PADG notes: This slow growing plant has not had problems with pests or diseases. We have pruned this Cercocarpus to have a more open form, so it is now a very attractive, airy shrub.

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