Franklinia alatamaha #7
Franklinia alatamaha #7
Franklin Tree
Showy flowers
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Shiny dark green foliage is a perfect foil for the large white camellia-like flowers from August through October. Autumn foliage turns to shades of red and maroon. A handsome small specimen that deserves a place of prominence in the garden. Slow to medium growing. Requires a moist, acidic, well-drained soil supplied with plenty of organic matter in full sun or light shade.
Botanical Name- Franklinia alatamaha
Pronunciation- frank-LIN-ee-uh ah-lah-tah-MAH-huh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 15 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched, soil
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- August - October
Companion Plants- Blue Mouse Ears Hosta – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees (large fragrant blooms), butterflies
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Difficult
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C43
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune deadwood in late winter; keep soil evenly moist and acidic, fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and maintain an open structure.
Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Improve clay with peat or compost to keep roots from becoming waterlogged.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Root rot, leaf spot
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