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Fremontodendron californicum
Fremontia
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Large spreading shrub from California. Produces heavy sprays of yellow flowers in summer. Can be semi-deciduous in cooler climates. Prune to maintain shape. Does best in well drained soils.

  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Sterculiaceae
  • Botanical Name Fremontodendron californicum
  • Common Name Fremontia
  • Origin United States
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)