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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 5–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — flowering tree is a member of the tea family; tree with white blooms

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — white flowers in the garden
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — camellia-like flowers with yellow centers
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — It thrives in well-drained
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — it adds autumn flair with vibrant red-to-purple foliage
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — offering season-long interest; white flowers in the garden
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, this tree thrives in well-drained, acidic soil
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — preferring full sun to partial shade.<br><br>Advised for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; and can reach a height of 10
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — ranging from 3 to 5 inches in length
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — The Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a historic
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — flowering tree is a member of the tea family; tree with white blooms, image 61
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — fragrant white blossoms with bright yellow centers
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — standing 10-20 ft tall and 6-15 ft wide; offering season-long interest
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — offering season-long interest
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — is a truly unique and historical specimen
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — ornamental deciduous tree; flowering tree is a member of the tea family
Franklin Tree (Franklinia Alatamaha) — tree with white blooms
Photographs by 6 contributors

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