Dendromecon

Debdrimecon is botanically known as Dendromecon rigida Benth and grows as a tree shrub; this is how it gets the name tree poppy. This poppy species is indigenous to the South West United States and grows best in areas that have had fires such as California as a perennial. This bush does well in fire areas and climates of California, because it likes fast draining soil conditions, in the proper location it is able to grow 6 feet within the two-year time period.

The tree poppy grows as a bush with four petal yellow flowers; a small flower can reach 1 or 2 inches across and these bushes flower March through June.

It has elongated oval pointed leaves that are shiny and dark green in color, the twigs on this bush are slender and appeal yellowish green color that can change to a reddish color. The bark is a grayish brown color and appears to be peeling or shredded and is able to reach 10 feet in height.

The flowering shrub can grow in most locations if it has perfect drainage and if planted in an area where it gets adequate sun. Cold night temperatures even as low as 5° do not damage them. When planting these shrubs in a yard or garden as long as they have proper drainage, they require little care and no fertilizing to grow on their own. In order to collect their seeds, this poppy grows as an elongated capsule that is between two and 4 inches in length. These pods contain numerous seeds that are round and black, the pods will ripen in late summer and fall.