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Fremontodendron Species, Mexican Flannel Bush, Southern Fremontia

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Fremontodendron (free-mon-toh-DEN-dron)

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Species

mexicanum (meks-sih-KAY-num)

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Synonym

Fremontia mexicana

Fremontodendron californicum subsp. mexicanum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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