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California Native Plant

Fremontodendron californicum

Common Flannel Bush

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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme

 

Description

California Flannel Bush is a fast growing, evergreen shrub that grows from 15-20 ft tall and 12-15 ft wide. It has 3'" lobed, evergreen leaves and a mass of 3" flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Brown/green capsules appear in fall. It needs good drainage in loam or sandy soil in full sun. It is a California native plant that becomes drought tolerant and attracts birds. This shrub can be used as a privacy screen. It produces some dry litter from falling capsules.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Messy

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.