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This Mountain Mahogany is similar to Cercocarpus betuloides, but the leaves are larger and it is more garden tolerant. A bush-tree that looks like a compact evergreen birch. Because of its narrow habit it is an excellent screen or large border shrub. These plants have survived hot and cold for nine years here with no water and no care.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

7 - 23 ft Tall
4 ft Wide

Form

Upright Columnar

Growth rate

Fast, Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Cream, White

Flowering season

Spring, Winter

Special uses

Bank stabilization

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Bats
Birds
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 22 likely

Confirmed Likely

Acerra normalis

Acleris foliana

Aseptis fumosa