Fremontodendron
Fremontia · also Flannelbush, Flannel bush, Common flannel bush
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Fremontodendron is a genus of shrubs known for vibrant green, often fuzzy, lance-shaped leaves and striking yellow blossoms that attract pollinators. Native to the Southwestern United States and northwest Mexico, these plants are well-adapted to dry climates and perform best in full sun with low water needs.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 210.02%—5.0 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 20 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20 ft
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.0 in, mean 5.7 in, 90th percentile 9.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Deserts & Xeric Shrublands
- Baja California desert
Other Fremontodendron in the catalogue
2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
