Chiranthofremontia lenzii
Chiranthofremontia lenzii

Location: Monticeto Drive
Park: Rancho Arroyo Park
District: Niles
Native to: N. America
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Broadleaf evergreen tree which is a cross between Fremontia and the Monkey Hand tree. Large broad ovate leaves with three apices, orange to yellow bell shaped flowers, and gray bark. The hybrid species forms into a small multibranched tree to 20' tall.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Hugh Danaher