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Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'

Ken Taylor Flannel Bush

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Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

Description

This plant is a low mounding, evergreen shrub quickly growing to 4'- 6' high and 10' wide. Bright yellow flowers bloom from mid-spring through early summer. It does best with full to part sun with well draining, acidic soil. Bees love this shrub. Branches are arching. Can be espaliered. No summer water needed after established. Leaves are deep green and lobed. Great plant for dry, sunny slopes.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.