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Fremontodendron mexicanum
Fremontodendron mexicanum Davidson
Mexican Flannelbush, Southern Flannelbush, Southern Fremontia, Mexican Fremontia
Sterculiaceae (Cacao Family)
Synonym(s): Fremontia mexicana
USDA Symbol: FRME2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A tall, sturdy shrub, 6-15 ft. high and 10 ft. wide, with fuzzy, gray-green foliage. The yellow flowers fade orange over a long bloom period. Since they occur among the leaves, they do not make showy masses.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: San Diego Co. & adjacent Baja
Native Habitat: Dry canyons around 1500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, well-drained, rocky soil.
Conditions Comments: Must have excellent drainage as roots are prone to rot. Very fast growing. Not for deer areas.
Propagation
Description: Propagation by seed is possible.Seed Collection: Collect when the capsules begin to split.
Seed Treatment: Seeds require scarification in hot water followed by cold-moist stratification at 35 degrees for 12-16 weeks to obtain germination.
Commercially Avail: yes
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q2OZStatus:From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Fremontodendron mexicanum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Fremontodendron mexicanum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Fremontodendron mexicanum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-20Research By: TWC Staff