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California Native Plant

Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'

Ken Taylor Flannel Bush

Plant photo of: Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

Description

This plant is a low mounding, evergreen shrub quickly growing to 4'- 6' high and 10' wide. Bright yellow flowers bloom from mid-spring through early summer. It does best with full to part sun with well draining, acidic soil. Bees love this shrub. Branches are arching. Can be espaliered. No summer water needed after established. Leaves are deep green and lobed. Great plant for dry, sunny slopes.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.