Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus) is semi-evergreen, woody shrub that features wider leaves than the other native Mahoganies and small, insignificant yellow flowers in the spring that are replaced by showier seedheads with hairy plumes. Leaves can last through the winter like other varieties, but it will sometimes drop its leaves (including in times of drought) and replace them. Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany is commonly found in lower elevations and has a dense, symmetrical growing habit. Use Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany as an architectural specimen in a xeric or other dry garden site, or in natural or restorative plantings. It does not require pruning, but can be pruned to achieve a desired shape.