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California Native Plant

Fremontodendron californicum decumbens

Pine Hill Flannel Bush cv.

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

These Flannel Bush hybrids are mounding evergreen shrubs that grow 3'-5' tall x 6'-10' wide. They have soft, dark green leaves and produce blooms ranging from red to yellow. They are drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.