Scientific Name
Franklinia alatamaha

Common Name
Franklinia

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; moist, well drained soil; dislikes wet sites
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright; spreading branches
Height: 10 to 25'
Width: 6 to 15'
Leaf: 5 to 6" alternate, simple leaves; maroon fall color; holds leaves late into fall
Flower/Fruit: Fragrant, 3" white camellia like flowers in October
Comments: Do not plant where cotton has been grown; difficult to transplant; good tree but not for urban conditions
Cultivars: --
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