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Fremontodendron 'Ken Taylor'

Ken Taylor Cushion Fremontia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

Description

This plant is 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 excellent drainage are required for best health.

 

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

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, 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, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.