Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus)

   

• Common English Names: Mountain Mahogany, True Mountain Mahogany, Birch-Leaf Mountain Mahogany, Alder-leaf Mountain Mahogany, Silver-leaf Mountain Mahogany
• Common Spanish Names: Lintisco
• Scientific Name: Cercocarpus montanus (Ser-ko-KAR-pus mon-TAN-us)
• Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
• Geographic Range: Most of western North America from Wyoming and South Dakota into northern Mexico.
• Plant Form: Deciduous shrub 10' x 6'
• Remarks: Hardy, vase-like shrub with interesting plumed seeds. Moderate water, full sun. Small blooms in spring.

Last Update: 23 Jun 2002