Hairy Mountain Mahogany grows in the mountainous parts of the Southwest and into northern Mexico. This small tree or big shrub can reach a size of 16 feet tall and is generally evergreen. Small tubular yellow flowers in the spring are followed by fruit with long feather-like hairs. Plants perform well in full sun to partial shade, and are happiest in middle to higher elevations.
Cercocarpus breviflorus (Hairy Mountain Mahogany)
Cercocarpus breviflorus
Hairy Mountain-mahogany, Shaggy Mountain-mahogany, Littletooth Mountain-mahogany, Eastern Mountain-mahogany
Hairy Mountain Mahogany grows in the mountainous parts of the Southwest and into northern Mexico. This small tree or big shrub can reach a size of 16 feet tall and is generally evergreen. Small tubular yellow flowers in the spring are followed by fruit with long feather-like hairs. Plants perform well in full sun to partial shade, and are happiest in middle to higher elevations.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Walls and Fences |
| Tolerance | Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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