Dwarf Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus ledifolius var. intricatus 'DoubleDown'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: A dwarf selection of Little Leaf Mountain Mahogany. This native shrub has small, narrow evergreen leaves. It is drought tolerant and prefers well drained soils. It can work well as a bonsai style container-grown plant.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 5-6' tall x 4-5' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter