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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Shape: Obovate , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire , Serrate
Breeding System: Monoecious
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Achene
Flower: Stamens 15-25.
Fruit:
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Flowers are inconspicuous.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: Southern California and northern Baja California.
Native Habitat: Dry slopes,chaparral below 3000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Nitrogen-fixing and good for revegetation and erosion control.

Propagation

Description: Propagation is possible by seed.
Seed Collection: Collect seeds as soon as the fruits are dry. This is usually indicated by a white aspect to the fruiting branches. Avoid exposure of skin to the hairy, white styles.
Seed Treatment: Because of varying degrees of dormancy within the species and subspecies, a cold-moist period may or may not be necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Cercocarpus montanus var. minutiflorus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cercocarpus montanus var. minutiflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cercocarpus montanus var. minutiflorus