Smooth Mountain Mahogany, Mountain Mahogany, True Mountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber
Rosaceae
Smooth mountain mahogany is distinguished from other Cercocarpus by its smooth, almost hairless leaves. It is also the tallest of all the Texas species. It grows on steep limestone cliffs on the Edwards Plateau and southern Trans-Pecos, occurring singly or in drifts.
Plant Habit or Use: large shrub
small tree
Exposure: sun
partial sun
Flower Color: White to yellowish, singly or clusters of 3
Blooming Period: spring
Fruit Characteristics: brown, slender, leathery, with whitish plume-like tail at tip
Height: to 20 ft.
Width: to 20 ft.
Plant Character: evergreen
Heat Tolerance: very high
Water Requirements: low
Soil Requirements: adaptable
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5
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