Franklinia

Franklinia alatamaha
Franklinia
Theaceae
Located in lilac garden near W.B. Young building.

Franklinia is a smallish tree, 15-30 ft (5-9 m) tall, with an open, airy form. The deciduous dark glossy leaves tend to be crowded near the twig tips. They are up to 6 in (15 cm) long, and turn orange to scarlet in autumn.

Franklinia alatamaha
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Hardiness Zones:
1 ...

3/4-30. Franklinia, Gordonia, Schima. Southeast Asia, West Malesia, S.E. United States (map: from Camp 1947; Bloembergen 1952).
Synonymy: Gordoniaceae Sprengel
3. Stewartieae Choisy ...

Franklin Tree [English]: Franklinia alatamaha
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Franklinia (Franklinia alatamaha)
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Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)
Franklinia alatamaha
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See also: Maple, Cornus, Pink, Japonica, Pinus