California Flannel Bush
Fremontodendron californicum
This native plant is blanketed with showy yellow blossoms in spring. Notably drought-tolerant, California flannel bush thrives in hot, dry climates and fast-draining soil. It has a somewhat wayward growth habit, sending out a mix of long and short fast-growing shoots. What it lacks in form and outline, it makes up for in flowering when it explodes with color in spring. Trim the tips of overly long shoots to promote branching, and remove lower branches to create a tree form. California flannel bush is a great shrub for hillsides, mixed borders, and rock gardens. Quick-draining soil is a must.
Light:
Part Sun, Sun
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Height:
From 1 to 8 feet
Width:
To 10 feet wide
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Zones:
8-10
how to grow california flannel bush
Propagation
more varieties for california flannel bush
'Dara's Gold' flannel bush
