Alderleaf mountain mahogany
Alderleaf mountain mahogany
Cercocarpus montanus
Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Slow
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
difficult to establish from seed, requires wet/moist conditions
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Long
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available from nurseries
Notes:
extensive root system; vigorous post fire establishment
Citations:
Gucker 2006