Littleleaf mountain mahogany
Cercocarpus intricatus
Littleleaf mountain mahogany is a densely branched, twiggy, broadleaf evergreen shrub that primarily grows wild in parts of the southwestern U.S., including western Colorado, Utah, northern Arizona and central California. Use it in xeriscapes or naturalistic landscapes, or include it as a small-scale hedge plant for sunny, dry spots.
Dense, twiggy branches with narrow, silvery-green leaves offer year-round cover and foraging areas for songbirds. Petite, spring flowers that attract native bees transform into attractive, feathery seedpods. This is a slow-growing, small to medium-sized shrub.
Read the full plant story here. Tips from the pros: Can get lanky over time. Responds well to light pruning. Doesn't need much, pretty much takes care of itself.
Dense, twiggy branches with narrow, silvery-green leaves offer year-round cover and foraging areas for songbirds. Petite, spring flowers that attract native bees transform into attractive, feathery seedpods. This is a slow-growing, small to medium-sized shrub.
Read the full plant story here. Tips from the pros: Can get lanky over time. Responds well to light pruning. Doesn't need much, pretty much takes care of itself.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 4-5 feet |
| Width | 3-4 feet |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2009 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Shear once a year from much tighter growth. Can also be sheared in the spring to shape into a short hedge if desired. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8125 ft |
