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Products > Fremontodendron mexicanum   Fremontodendron mexicanum - Southern Flannel Bush    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Sterculiaceae (Cacaoss) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Golden Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: 15-20 feet Width: 10-15 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Fremontodendron mexicanum (Southern Flannel Bush) - Native to the San Diego County and Baja California, this evergreen shrub produces leaves with distinct 3 to 5 lobes and irritant hairs on the underside. The velvety leaves sparsely cover the branches. A great abundance of lemon-yellow flowers with a reddish tinge to the outside of the petals are displayed in the spring and summer. This bush will grow to 20 feet tall and wide. It does best in full sun with no supplementary water. It is hardy to about 15-20 degrees F. The fuzz on the leaves can be very irritating to the skin, and protection should be worn for the eyes if a person needs to work with this plant. The flowers are yellow-orange on the inside and reddish on the outside. Granted the Awarded of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1927.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]