Fremontodendron californicum ssp. decumb
Pine Hill Flannel Bush
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.