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    Fremontodendron mexicanum

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Flannelbush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Fremontodendron mexicanum plant details

    Fremontodendron mexicanum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fremontodendron mexicanum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fremontodendron mexicanum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Fremontodendron mexicanum plant

    How to Grow Fremontodendron mexicanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

    aka Fremontodendron californicum x mexicanum 'California Glory', California Glory Flannel Bush, Flannel Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fremontodendron 'California Glory' flower by Stickpen
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    Fremontodendron californicum subsp. decumbens

    aka Pine Hill Flannel Bush, Pine Hill Fremontia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fremontodendron californicum subsp. decumbens form by Stan Shebs
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    Fremontodendron 'San Gabriel'

    aka Fremontodendron x 'San Gabriel', San Gabriel Flannel Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fremontodendron 'San Gabriel' flower by Far Out Flora
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    Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'

    aka Fremontodendron x 'Ken Taylor', Ken Taylor Flannel Bush, Ken Taylor Flannelbush, Ken Taylors Flannel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Fremontodendron californicum

    aka Flannel Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Fremontodendron californicum form by Far Out Flora
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