The California Flannelbush is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that is native to western North America. It occurs in California, Arizona and northwestern Mexico. It has large, showy yellow flowers and lobed leaves. Flowers have 5 spreading petals. The flowers range from bright yellow to orange. Leaves are olive green to gray-green and lobed. The leaves are fuzzy and flannel-like. It is also known as the fremontia. Hardy in zones 9-12.