Plant Name: Cercocarpus betuloids/montanus

Common name: Mountain mahogany
Plant type: Evergreen Shrub
Height: 8’ – 20’
Spread:  10’ – 12’
Bloom Time:  Winter – Spring
Flower Color:  Yellow
Exposure:  Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Requirements:  Adapts to Variety of Soil Types; Slow to Fast Drainage
Water Needs:  Low
Attributes:  long, fuzzy seeds that resemble curled feathers and shine in the sun; Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies; Wildlife supported includes Bats, Birds, Caterpillars; Dark Bark Color; Aromatic
Note: Can be cut down to the ground for new growth;
Uses: In Narrow Areas and as a Hedge or Privacy Screen. Responds well to light or heavy pruning, which may be necessary when planted in small spaces; Bank Stabilization; Erosion Control
Firewise: YES
Native To:  Southwestern Oregon south to Baja California and east to central Arizona
Oregon Native: YES
USDA Hardiness Zone:  6b -11a

Article by Viki Ashford, AGC Member

Photo courtesy of Oregon State University https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/cercocarpus-betuloides