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Botanical illustration of Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany

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Mature size: 10–15 ft tall
10–15 ft wide
Sun: Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use: Very Low
USDA zones: 4–9
Soil: Lean, rocky, drained
Bloom: Cream
Spring

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Companion plants for Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany.

Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9

Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9

Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9

Botanical illustration of Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–9

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata

Perennial1–2.5 ft tallZones 3–9

Botanical illustration of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Common Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Annual3–8 ft tallZones 2–11

Botanical illustration of Fringed Sage (Artemisia frigida) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Fringed Sage

Artemisia frigida

Groundcover0.5–1.5 ft tallZones 3–7

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