Fremontodendron
'California Glory'
Flannel Bush
Family |
Malvaceae |
Genus |
Fremontodendron |
Cultivar |
'California Glory' |
Category |
Tropicals |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8b - 9a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-10 to -5 |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
1.8 - 3.0 m |
Spread |
1.2 - 2.4 m |
General Description |
Large vigorous evergreen shrub. |
Landscape |
Wall-side borders. |
Cultivation |
Sheltered from sun in well-drained soil. |
Growth |
Medium |
ID Characteristic |
Dark green tri-lobed leaves with bright yellow flowers. |
Pests |
Phytophthora. |
Habitat |
Horitcultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Tresco Abbey Gardens, Tresco Island, Isles of Scily, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |