Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
About Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
Mountain Mahogany is a native shrub or small tree in the rose family found in the western USA and northern Mexico. It can reach heights of 20 feet but is often browsed by herbivores so generally stays around 3-8 feet tall. It prefers well-drained sandy to clay loams in full sun and is drought tolerant.
Taxonomy
Cercocarpus montanus
Cercocarpus
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
alder-leaf mountain-mahogany, alder-leaf cercocarpus, true mountain-mahogany and silverleaf mountain-mahogany
How to care for Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
Water
How often to water your Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
every 9
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany in your home
a window
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
Alder-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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