Fremontodendron 'California Glory' Vines dappled late afternoon shade to

dappled late afternoon shade to avoid leaf burn

shiny green and the white spring flowers make a nice contrast

Overhead protection and mulch can provide extra insurance in winter

Hardy to USDA zone 3

Fremontodendron 'California Glory' Vines dappled late afternoon shade toAs if the wonderfully fuzzy leaves weren't enough, deeply saturated, 2 3" golden yellow flowers cover this beauty all summer long. HEAT, SUN, DROUGHT it thrives on them, demands them, wont do well without them. This clone to 10 15ft wide, 12 20ft tall or so, though can be pruned smaller. Avoid watering after the first summer. Fuzzy little hairs on the leaves are irritating to some. USDA zone 8 10. FLANNEL BUSH Malvaceae