Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus intricatus
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Cercocarpus
- Species:
- Cercocarpus intricatus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Pink, Yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Acleris foliana, curl-leaf mountain mahogany leafminer (Coptodisca cercocarpella), Ethmia discostrigella, Evippe abdita, short-lined angle (Anacamptodes clivinaria), Western tent caterpillar (Malacosoma californica)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid, mountainous regions