Ecological benefits of Myrmecochory for the endangered chaparral shrub
Fremontodendron decumbens (Sterculiaceae), Am.
Californian Glory, or
fremontodendron, comes from the Sunshine State in the US and is a fabulous plant for a hot, sunny wall where it will outshine all others.
At CF 1 camera-trapped squirrels removing both seeds and fruits of
Fremontodendron californica from beneath shrubs.
To attract pollinators to your garden, set out colorful, drought-tolerant perennials such as autumn sage (Salvia greggii), bush poppy (Dendromeeon harfordii), California wild lilac (Ceanothus), and flannel bush (
Fremontodendron).
Some gardeners don't like to wear gloves, but it's definitely necessary when handling or pruning plants with sap that can burn, such as euphorbia, or those hairy plants, such as echium and
fremontodendron which can irritate.
Some gardeners don't like to wear gloves, but it's definitely necessary sometimes when handling or pruning plants with sap that can burn, such as euphorbia, or those hairy plants, such as echium and
fremontodendron which can irritate.
Also on the ones-towatch list are Morning Glory,
Fremontodendron, Woody Nightshade and the Giant hogweed.
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FREMONTODENDRON In terms of bright yellow colours, the flowers of this Californian beauty are unsurpassed.
Fremontodendron - In terms of bright yellow colours, the flowers of this Californian beauty are unsurpassed.
- Josh Coles, St Ives, Cornwall THIS 2 lovely evergreen
fremontodendron with yellow flowers is usually grown as a wall shrub, so simply needs its tip and any wayward shoots removing to keep it under control.
Fremontodendron: In terms of bright yellow colours, the flowers of this Californian beauty are unsurpassed.