Fremontodendron mexicanum

Mexican Flannel Bush

Family: Sterculiaceae Sterculia


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Container, espalier, hedge, specimen
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 12' to 20' / 3.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Native to North America