Franklinia alatamaha - 60-80 CM C12

Description
The Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is a sprawling large shrub that produces white, cupped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from September to October. The Franklin tree also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with humusy, sandy, acidic, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 8 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Franklin tree are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Franklin tree turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Franklin tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Franklin tree is a sprawling large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 8 m and is approx. 1.8 - 4.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Franklinia alatamaha thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from September to October. They grow to around 10 - 12 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary