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Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus montanus, Rosaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Goji BerryLycium barbarum
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Texas SotolDasylirion texanum
Nurse PlantShade Provision
Hopseed BushDodonaea viscosa
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
ChamiseAdenostoma fasciculatum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Thai BasilOcimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Mountain mahogany produces tannins and creates shade that inhibits Thai basil growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Mahogany grow in?

Mountain Mahogany grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Is Mountain Mahogany a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mountain Mahogany is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Mahogany?

Good companions for Mountain Mahogany include Goji Berry, Texas Sotol, Hopseed Bush, Chamise.

Design guilds with Mountain Mahogany and see companion relationships visually.

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