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Evergreen shrub
 
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold'


Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' - SBBG Plant Introduction
This plant had been growing in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden along the Porter trail for many years and only in 2002 was it named and released after several nurseries, including San Marcos Growers, evaluated its performance, both in containers and planted in the ground. This is a mid-sized cultivar that can grow to 3 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide. It has good sized (2" wide) golden flowers over a long period from late winter through early summer. Plant in a well drained soil in full to part day sun and water very infrequently or not at all.

Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Sterculiaceae (Cacaoss)
Origin: California (U.S.A.)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Golden
Bloomtime: Spring/Summer
Height: 4-5 feet
Width: 6-8 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation Req.: No Irrigation required
Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F



Hidden Mansion Nursery
818-293-0000
8455 La Tuna Canyon Road
Sun Valley , CA  91352  US
http://www.hiddenmansion.com/index.asp





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