Curlleaf mountain mahogany
Cercocarpus ledifolius
Curlleaf mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius) is a Colorado-native shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 10–20 ft tall and 8–15 ft wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Evergreen native large shrub / small tree. Iconic foothills silhouette. Feathery silver seed plumes.
Colorado nativelow water10–20 ft tall and 8–15 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Cercocarpus ledifolius
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 10–20 ft tall and 8–15 ft wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.5
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Pollinator value
- low
- Good for
- slope, south wall
Planting & establishment
Slow to establish — patient watering first 2 summers. Bulletproof after.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Curlleaf mountain mahogany good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Curlleaf mountain mahogany is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a shrub suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Curlleaf mountain mahogany get?
- It matures to about 10–20 ft tall and 8–15 ft wide.
- How much water does Curlleaf mountain mahogany need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Curlleaf mountain mahogany native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
