Franklin Tree

Franklinia Alatamaha

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Overview

The Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a historic, ornamental deciduous tree, standing 10-20 ft tall and 6-15 ft wide. It showcases fragrant, white, camellia-like flowers with yellow centers, blooming from late summer to early fall. Preferring full sun to partial shade, this tree thrives in well-drained, acidic soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it adds autumn flair with vibrant red-to-purple foliage, ideal for accent or specimen planting.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — The Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a historic

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — blooming from late summer to early fall

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — standing 10-20 ft tall and 6-15 ft wide

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — The Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a historic

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — ornamental deciduous tree

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — it adds autumn flair with vibrant red-to-purple foliage

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — is a truly unique and historical specimen

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–20 Ft.
Mature width: 6–15 Ft.

Classification

Family: Theaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — camellia-like flowers with yellow centers

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — blooming from late summer to early fall

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — standing 10-20 ft tall and 6-15 ft wide

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — The Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a historic

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — ornamental deciduous tree

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — it adds autumn flair with vibrant red-to-purple foliage

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — is a truly unique and historical specimen

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — once native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia but now extinct in the wild

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, this tree thrives in well-drained, acidic soil

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — ideal for accent or specimen planting

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — flowering tree is a member of the tea family

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — and can reach a height of 10 to 20 feet with a spread of 6 to 15 feet at maturity

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — It boasts a moderate growth rate and typically presents a pyramidal to oval shape

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — fragrant white blossoms with bright yellow centers

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — the Franklin Tree flowers in late summer to early fall - a rare and welcome time for such exuberant blooms

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — ranging from 3 to 5 inches in length

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — provide a lush backdrop before turning stunning shades of red and purple in autumn

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — offering season-long interest

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — It thrives in well-drained

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — preferring full sun to partial shade.<br><br>Advised for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — the Franklinia requires a bit of extra care to ensure proper drainage and protection from wind

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — It is relatively low-maintenance once established

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — white flowers in the garden

Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — tree with white blooms

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