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Franklinia alatamaha
Franklin Tree
Cup-shaped, buttercup-like, sweetly fragrant flowers with egg-yolk yellow stamens are enhanced by the dark green, glossy leaves. Fall colour takes on shades of orange, red and purple in the fall.
- » Pyramidal habit when young, eventually rounding
- » Fragrant white buttercup-like flowers grace the plant
- » Each flower sports a boss of egg-yolk yellow centre stamens
- » Glossy, pointed, oval leaves hang as if the plant is wilting
- » Fall colour is orange-red, often contrasting with late flowers
- » Gray bark is striated with white
- » Bloom Time: Late summer into fall
- » Flower Size: 6 cm
3gal
Low Inventory
$204.00
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun/Shade |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Sum-Fall |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Landscape uses
| • | Specimen |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Franklinia alatamaha
Franklinia, named after Ben Franklin, was once a native plant in a particular Georgia forest but is now extinct except for cultivated specimens. It is known to perform better in cooler climates than its native habitat.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Franklinia alatamaha
The Franklin tree can be difficult to cultivate, especially in urban environments. It grows best in a sandy, acidic soil, and does not tolerate drought, compacted soil, excessive moisture, or any root disturbance. Usually grown as a multi-stemmed plant, it can be trained as a tree form.