Franklinia alatamaha
Franklinia alatamaha
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This exceptional small tree is living beyond its time, in the great gardens of the world. Although the "Franklin Tree' was first discovered in Georgia in 1770, it has been extinct in the wild since 1803.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 |
Light Requirements: | Full sun, to part shade |
Height: | 3.0 - 6.0 m |
Spread: | 1.8 - 4.5 m |
Soil Requirements: | Average, acid to neutral, moist, well drained soils |
Bloom Time | Late summer, early fall. |
Planting Time: | |
Use: | Specimen tree, patio/courtyard tree, |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Fragrant, white, five petalled flowers, similar to camellias, with a central boss of yellow stamens |
Foliage: | Glossy, dark green, oblong leaves. Foliage takes on vibrant hues of crimson, orange and purple, in autumn |
Benefits: | Rich glossy foliage, fragrance, late season blooms, fall foliage colour |