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Shrubs
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/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
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- California, W Arizona, N Baja California
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
See pruning group 1, or group 13 if wall-trained
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus
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