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Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'

Ken Taylor Cushion Flannel Bush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

Description

A low, mounding evergreen shrub growing to 3' - 4' high and 6' - 8' wide. Bright yellow flowers bloom from mid-spring through early summer. Full sun and exellent drainage are required.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Gold

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.