Fremontodendron 'California Glory'
Flannel Bush, Fremontia cv.
Description
'California Glory' is an open and spreading evergreen shrub 20' in height and width. This shrub is covered in yellow flowers in spring. It needs good drainage and little summer water in full sun. It is a native plant to California as the name suggests and it is drought tolerant. Leaves are grayish green and fuzzy; fuzzy stuff may be irritating to skin so make sure you wear gloves when pruning. Brown mostly green capsules appear in fall, creating litter when they fall. This shrub does best in sandy soil. This plant needs very little watering after it's established.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Allergenic, Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
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.