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California Native Plant

Fremontodendron californicum ssp. decumb

Pine Hill Flannel Bush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Pine Hill Flannel Bush is a mounding evergreen shrub that grows 3' tall and 6' wide. It has soft, dark green leaves and produce spring blooms ranging from red to yellow. It is drought tolerant but needs well draining soil. It prefers full sun. This shrub is a California native that is endangered and therefore rare.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.