Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'
Ken Taylor Flannel Bush
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.