Flannel Bush
Fremontodendron californicum
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A California native shrub with showy, flannel-textured golden-yellow flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for xeric gardens and fire-prone regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
California Glory is the most popular hybrid cultivar, prized for its exceptionally large bright-yellow flowers and vigorous growth habit.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A California native shrub with showy, flannel-textured golden-yellow flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for xeric gardens and fire-prone regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Flannel Bush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
California Glory is the most popular hybrid cultivar, prized for its exceptionally large bright-yellow flowers and vigorous growth habit.