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Franklinia alatamaha

Family Theaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Franklinia alatamaha (franklin tree) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid summer to early fall. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Franklinia alatamaha (franklin tree) has showy, striped and fissured bark. A specimen plant, Franklinia alatamaha (franklin tree) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border and specimen.
Special Characteristics Franklinia alatamaha is tolerant of drought. In autumn, Franklinia alatamaha is alight with fall colour.