 | Hairy Cercocarpus, Hairy Mountain Mahogany, Wright Mountain Mahogany, Shaggy Mountain Mahogany Cercocarpus breviflorus (Cercocarpus montanus var. paucidentatus) Rosaceae Hairy cercocarpus grows in dry rocky soils on mountain slopes in the Trans-Pecos at altitudes of one mile or more. It is easily identified by its small, narrow leaves and tiny flowers, and grows equally well in limestone and igneous soils. 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 15 ft. Width: to 15 ft. Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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