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.
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.