Fremontodendron
Fremontodendron californicum
The fine hairs on its stems and leaves irritate skin, so this is one to place well back from paths and doorways.
Light Full sun
Height 5 m
Spread 13 ft 1 in
Spacing 400 cm
Spacing & sowing
- Plant spacing
- 13 ft 1 in
- In-row spacing
- 13 ft 1 in
- Between rows
- 16 ft 5 in
- Square-foot density
- Not suited to SFG
Growing
- Type
- Shrub · Perennial
- Botanical family
- Mixed / other
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Feeding
- Rose & flower
- Frost tolerant
- Yes
- Flowering
- April
Through the year
- Mar–Mar Bud Break
- Mar–Apr Spring Growth
- Apr–Jul Flowering
- Jul–Dec Growing
- Dec–Dec Winter Dormancy
- Jan–Mar Winter Dormancy
Pests & problems
- Root & crown rot Root rot where it is overwatered or the site has poor drainage
- Frost damage Frost damage to the young growth
- Stellate hairs on the stems and leaves that irritate skin
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