Littleleaf mountain mahogany
Cercocarpus intricatus
This dense, twiggy evergreen shrub is from the Southwestern desert areas. A fine, small-scale hedge plant for a sunny, dry spot or as a specimen in the Xeriscape. Small flowers transform into attractive, feathery seedpods. Small to medium-sized shrub. Read more here.
Tips from the pros: Responds 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 | Summer |
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
