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