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Franklin Tree
Franklinia |
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Description:
An excellent small tree with very nice Magnolia-like white flowers in late
summer. Franklinia must be planted with organic matter such as peat moss or compost
because it does not tolerate our clay soils. This tree will perform best in
well-drained, acidic soil with plenty of water and partial sun.
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| Common Name: |
Franklin Tree, Ben Franklin Tree,
Franklinia |
| Botanical
Name: |
Franklinia |
| Type: |
Deciduous Tree |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will tolerate some drought and will grow in
dry soil but prefers well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of acidic to
slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
Root rot |
| Care: |
Supply a good amount of organic material to the area before
planting. Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended. Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Franklinia
alatamaha
Franklin Tree, Ben Franklin Tree, Franklinia
zones 5a-8a
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Description: An op en, airy small tree with
beautiful large creamy white blooms with yellow stamens in late summer into fall.
The large, shiny green leaves turn a brilliant red in the fall. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Late summer and fall |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, orange and red fall color |
| Height: |
15-20' |
| Spread: |
10-15' |
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