California Keiki (Fremontodendron)
Fremontodendron californicum
A fast-growing California native evergreen shrub or small tree covered in large, brilliant golden-yellow saucer-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. Extremely drought tolerant once established; dislikes summer irrigation and heavy clay soils.
Bloom time
Apr–Jul
Hardiness
Zones 8–11
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low water
Mature size
4.5 m × 3.5 m
Type
Shrub
Bloom calendar
When California Keiki (Fremontodendron) is typically in flower across the year.
Growing California Keiki (Fremontodendron)
Plant it in full sun. It prefers low water. It is hardy in USDA zones 8–11. Expect it to reach about 4.5 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, in roughly 3 years.
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