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| Common Name: |
Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany |
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| Botanical Name: |
Cercocarpus ledifolius |
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| Plant Description: |
A long-lived, evergreen, multi-stemmed, woody shrub to 15 ft. or small tree to 40 ft. Has leathery, glossy dark green foliage and aromatic reddish-brown bark. Flowers are white, small and insignificant, appearing in early summer. Long, twisted, plume-tailed fruit comes in fall. Very drought tolerant. |
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| Plant Family: |
Rosaceae |
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| Hardiness Zones: |
5 to
10
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| Mature Size: |
5-15' tall x 5-15' wide |
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| Plant Type: |
Shrub |
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| Light Requirement: |
Full Sun |
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| Bloom Time: |
Early Summer |
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| Water Requirement: |
Very Low |
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| Fruit: |
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| Color(s): |
Inconspicuous
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| Utah Native: |
Yes |
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| Garden Location(s): |
Administration Building
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Perennial Landscape
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Woodland Landscape
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