Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) is a perennial shrub in the Rosaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Cercocarpus montanus is a native shrub or small tree in the rose family (Rosaceae) found in the western USA and northern Mexico, typically growing on rocky hillsides and cliffs.