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FRANKLIN TREE
Franklinia alatamaha
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Root Pouch 5 gallon - 3-4 ft tall
(SKU: 14706)
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List Price $170.00 Per Plant
Root Pouch 2 gallon - 3-4 ft tall
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Root Pouch 2 gallon - 2-3 ft tall
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Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 10-20 Feet · Mature Spread: 6-15 Feet
Buy Franklin Tree online. Franklin Tree is a rare and uncommon tree, and it has a very rich legendary history. It is named for the Altamaha River in Georgia and Benjamin Franklin, and has been naturally extinct in the wild since the 19th century. It is known for its fragrant white flowers produced in the fall that resemble camellias. Often confused with Gordlinia and Gordonia, but unlike these, it is a deciduous tree in the winter. Fall color is red to maroon.
Family: Theaceae · Common Name: Franklin Tree
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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FRANKLIN TREE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Habit*
| • | Ornamental/Medium Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Attracts Birds |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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FRANKLIN TREE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Franklinia is very easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About FRANKLIN TREE
It is not known why this tree became extinct in the wild, but theories consist of fire, flooding, and human interaction for the causes.
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