About
A vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub to 6m tall, with rounded, lobed, dark green leaves. From late spring to early autumn it produces yellow flowers to 6cm across.
About the genus
Fremontodendron are vigorous evergreen shrubs with scurfy young shoots and palmately lobed leaves, and bright yellow flowers appearing over a long period in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
Native toCalifornia, W Arizona, N Baja California
ToxicityHumans/Pets: Skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningSee pruning group 1, or group 13 if wall-trained
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus