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Species: Franklinia alatamaha

(frank-LIN-ee-uh uh-lah-tah-MAH-hah)

Franklinia alatamaha

Franklinia; Franklin Tree

Found on Course Walks

Low pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Few cultivars for this species, all rare, none notably different from species.

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet

10'-25' H, almost as wide

Deciduous

rounded to conical dense crown, upright

originally native to Georgia. Now only found in cultivation

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

6b

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

medium texture slow growth rate

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

* white flowers * blooms in summer/fall * fragrant Native to South Eastern US, now found only in cultivation * showy * 3" in diameter

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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