Fremontodendron californicum
Common Flannel Bush
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
Fall
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
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.