Franklinia alatamaha
Franklin Tree
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Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Description
Franklinia is a monotypic genus in the tea plant family, Theaceae. The sole species in this genus is a flowering tree, Franklinia alatamaha, commonly called the Franklin tree, and native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia in the southeastern United States. It has been extinct in the wild since the early 19th century, but survives as a cultivated ornamental tree.
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Blooming
Flowers continue to bloom even after leaves take their fall colors.
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Growth
Franklinia does best in partial shade, with about half the day in full sun. Mulch over the entire root area during growing season. It walso needs protection from strong winds. Franklinia has a reputation of being challenging to grow.
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe. Can also propagate by rooting softwood cuttings in summer.
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Pest
Japanese beetles are a threat to flowers.
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Interesting facts
Franklinia has been extinct in the wild since about 1803 but survives as a cultivated ornamental tree, every tree probably a descendent of the seed collected in 1765 and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) - Soil and irrigation
Needs humus-rich, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil, a pH of 5-6 being best, and plentiful of moisture. Can suffer from root rot or drought if poorly drained.
