Mountain Mahogany, 'Cercocarpus Betuloides'
Mountain Mahogany, 'Cercocarpus Betuloides'
3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides) is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern US & Baja California, best known for its birch-like leaves and small white, clustered flowers. Its distinctive leaves feature smooth edges at the base and a wavy or toothed texture up to the rounded tip. Highly resilient, it thrives in dry and chaparral climates.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Mountain Mahogany
Tongva Name: Toobe
Common Names:
Cercocarpus Betuloides,
Growth Structure: fast/moderate grower, structure is rounded/ upright, grows 8-20ft tall and 10-12ft wide
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Sun & Light Preference:
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Dormancy: Evergreen
Cold Tolerance: 20°F
Flowers? Yes, Cream,White
Edible? No
Native to: California
Recommended Size for Container Growing: 15 Gallon