Birchleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides) is a hardy, whimsical, and beautiful shrub native to our local chaparral ecosystems. One of the more lovable things about this shrub is its fuzzy appearance whilst setting seeds- this is from the tails attached to the seeds that aid in dispersal. Use Birchleaf Mountain Mahogany in exposed sections of your yard, as this plant can take a beating. Its ecological value for birds, butterflies and bees is immense, and its structural beauty will entice all who cross paths with it.