Franklinia alatamaha
Common name: Franklin Tree
Franklinea alatamaha has been extirpated from the wild for more than 100 years--at least no one has been able to find it. Native much further south, but hardy here as long as it is not exposed to the north or west, a nice eastern exposure is best. The lustrous dark green foliage holds late into early winter and turns a rich orange, red and purple for fall. The fragrant, striking white flowers with yellow centers open in August. Requires rich, moist, acidic and well-drained soil in full sun.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Red Purple
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Feet
- Mature width
- 6 Feet
- Max height
- 20 Feet
- Max width
- 15 Feet
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