tree poppy

Also known as: bush poppy; Californian poppy tree; Californian tree poppy

A vigorous evergreen shrub to 3m tall, with blue-green, ovate leaves 5-10cm long, and an abundance of slightly fragrant, bright yellow flowers 5-7cm wide from late spring to early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: tree poppy (Dendromecon rigida)
Genus: Dendromecon
Family: Papaveraceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of tree poppy

Distribution map

California

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of tree poppy

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tree poppy care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.