Botanical Name: Franklinia alatamaha
Common Name: Franklin tree
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape narrow, upright tree with slender oval form, reddish brown bark
Height 20' - 30'
Spread 10' - 15'
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor partial shade inland; tolerates full sun near coast
Soil prefers a well-amended, well-drained acid soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 2-6, 14-17)
 
Morphology:
Leaves oblanceolate to obovate to 6" long; bright green and glossy; turn bright red in fall
Flowers showy, white, 3" diameter flowers with yellow centers bloom August - September
Fruit small woody capsule
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
small patio or lawn tree or accent used for flower display fall color and for interesting branches and bark
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs ample watering - not drought tolerant
Fertilizing slow-release at planting; acid fert. in spring if needed
Pruning head high, thin and encourage outward-directed branches
Pests/Diseases aphids
Special Conditions/Other prefers azalea-rhododendron environments
 
Origin: Southeastern United States
Family: Theaceae

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