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Theaceae
Franklin Tree Flower
Franklinia alatamaha
Rarity and resilience.
- Family
- Theaceae
- Genus
- Franklinia
- Native to
- Georgia, United States
- Bloom season
- Late Summer, Fall
- Type
- Deciduous tree
- Height
- 10-20 feet
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic, moist, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The Franklin tree has been extinct in the wild since the early 1800s; every living specimen descends from seeds collected by the Bartram family.
- It was discovered along the Altamaha River in Georgia in 1765 by John and William Bartram.
- The tree was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, a friend of John Bartram.
- Its camellia-like white flowers with orange stamens are sweetly fragrant and bloom in late summer when few trees flower.
- The brilliant orange-red fall foliage often appears while the tree is still blooming, creating a stunning dual display.
Color meanings
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Uniqueness
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Conservation
2
Discovery