Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'
Ken Taylor Flannel Bush
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.