Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpusledifolius

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cercocarpus (ser-ko-KAR-pus)
Species
ledifolius (lee-di-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Cercocarpus arizonicus
Cercocarpus ledifolius var. hypoleucus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Prescott, Arizona(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Huntington, Arkansas

Cortez, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Spring Creek, Nevada

South Jordan, Utah

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Tucson, AZ (Zone 8a) | November 2011 | positive

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