Fremontodendron 'El Dorado Gold'
El Dorado Gold Fremontia
Description
This low-mounding shrub has small, green leaves with yellow orange flowers that bloom in spring.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Park
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.