Fremontodendron 'El Dorado Gold'
El Dorado Gold Fremontia
Description
This low-mounding shrub has small, green leaves with yellow/orange flowers that bloom in spring.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Park
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
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.