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Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Shrub-like tree with small, lance shaped leaves. Flowers are small tan colored tubes. Seed pods are feather-like. Bark is smooth white with darker, textured patches. Tree was approx 10' high.

Notes:

Apparently, Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany are one of the longer living tree species.

Reference Links:

Cercocarpus ledifolius, Curlleaf Mountain-mahogany - Forestry - forestry.usu.edu

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