Little Leaf Mountain Mahogany
Cercocarpus intricatus, Rose Family ( Rosaceae ), Little Leaf Mountain Mahogany.
Height: Up To About 15' - 25' Tall.
Trunk: Up To About 10 inches thick.
Bark: The bark is a light grey.
Flowers: Flowers are inconspicuous, tiny and yellow.
Blooming Time: May
Fruit: The Seeds are plumed and spiral.
Leaves: Leaves are small, dark green, shiny and have good fall color.
Elevation: 4000 - 9000 Feet.
Habitat: Dry and rocky slopes, mostly in pinyon - juniper woodland, desert mountains.
Miscellaneous: Photos Taken September 20, 2003 Lynx Creek.