Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides) is a native tree or shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-8200 feet.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

3 - 26 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Cream, White

Flowering season

Winter, Spring

Special uses

Bank stabilization

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 5, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22, 23, 24

Site type

Shaded Slopes

Plant communities

Chaparral, Forest

Birds
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 29 likely

Confirmed Likely

Acerra normalis

Acleris foliana

Aseptis fumosa