Cercocarpus ledifolius
Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany
Rosaceae
Evergreen, Shrubs, Trees
CERCOCARPUSNatives of Western American mountains and foothills. Several have a most attractive open structure and branching pattern. Distinguished in fall by long-lasting small fruit topped by a long, twisted, feathery, tail-like plume that sparkles in sunlight. About 20 kinds are native to the West, but some are widespread.
Cercocarpus ledifoliusNative to dry mountain slopes throughout the West, from the eastern slopes of Sierra Nevada–Cascade divide to the Rockies. In warmer western part of its range, it grows about 5 to 12 ft. high and wide; in highest, coldest part of range, it is a very slow growing, excellent hedge or small tree. Leaves leathery, 1/2- to 1-in. long, resinous, dark green above, white beneath, with inrolled edges.
Cercocarpus ledifolius
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