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W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

 PACIFIC SUNSET FREMONTIA
Fremontodendron californicum 'Pacific Sunset'

General Notes

     Utility friendly tree. Cannot tolerate summer water. Leaves and capsules have irritating hairs. Native to California.

  List all Malvaceae | Fremontodendron

• Fremontodendron californicum 'Pacific Sunset' - Malvaceae
• Synonyms: Fremontia californicum 'Pacific Sunset'
  
  Previously listed in the Sterculiaceae family.
• Native To: California
• Habit: Erect or Spreading with a Low Canopy.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval or Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 4 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 25 feet
• Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen
• Longevity: Less than 50 years
• Leaves: Lobed and Palmate Medium to Dark Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Showy, Orange or Yellow. Flowers in Spring. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
• Fruit: Brown or Mostly Green Capsule, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall.
• Bark: Dark Brown or Light Green, Smooth
• Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Beetle Grubs and Beetle Leaves, Root Rot and Verticillium
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: Irritant
• Fire Resistance: Favorable

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SelecTree. "Fremontodendron californicum Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 25, 2013.
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