Mountain Mahogany-Cercocarpus montanus

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Cercocarpus Montanus is a large shrub/small tree that averages 8-12 ft. tall and 4-8 ft. wide. It is deciduous but barely, most describe it as “almost evergreen” because it often keeps its dark green leaves throughout the year. It only drops all of its leaves due to extreme winter or extreme drought but fully recovers once appropriate. This is likely why some call it Hardtack Mahogany because it has a unique hardiness that can withstand cutting, fire, drought, and heavy browsing.

Often referred to as Silverleaf Mountain Mahogany due to its leaf’s fuzzy silver undersides, these shrubs also have interesting fruit. They are curling, feathery, whips that can be carried long distances by wind. After falling to the ground, the fruits twist into the soil.

Deer will munch on these quite regularly but, these plants don’t mind, they treat it as pruning and will come back.