Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany
Alderleaf mountain mahogany is a North American species of shrub or small tree in the family Rosaceae native to northern Mexico and the western United States.
It is common in chaparral scrub, on mesas, the lower foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains in the United States.
It often remains under 1 meter (3.3 ft) in height, but can reach 20 feet (6.1 m). It has thin and smooth bark.
The species is considered to be long lived.
It is eaten by elk, deer and yellow-haired porcupine.
Alder-leaf mountain-mahogany is sometimes grown as a drought tolerant garden plant, particularly in its native range. It is relatively unobtrusive in most seasons, but is noted for the beauty of its seed in the fall.