California Flannelbush
Fremontodendron californicum (Torr.) Coville - Cacao familySize
Mature Height: Up to around 10.0 feet
Planting Distance: 8.5 feet
Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
Root Depth: 6 inches
Growth Form: Multiple Stem
Growth Rate: Moderate
Features
Flower Color: Yellow
Conspicuous Flowers: Yes
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: Yes
Fall Colors: No
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: No
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: High
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: None
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Native Bees; Larval Host (Moth)
Larval Species depending on California Flannelbush: Acontia major, Hemileuca chinatiensis, Saturnia anona anona
Native Range
- USA: California
- MEX: Mexico Northwest
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.