Franklinia alatamaha – Franklinia alatamaha

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Franklinia alatamaha – Franklinia alatamaha

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Specifications
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Height
3 – 6 m
Crown
irregularly oval
Bark and branches
twigs green to brown, bark dark-brown with light grooves
Leaf
obovate to elongated, 10-15 cm, glossy dark green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
single or in pairs, 7-8 cm tall, white with orange-yellow stamen center, August-October
Fruits
round capsules, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist but well-drained soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
Moderate, prevent cold, dry wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
large gardens, small gardens
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 1997
Synonyms
Gordonia alatamaha
acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) oval open crown green white average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
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Frequently asked questions
Franklinia alatamaha

Franklinia alatamaha can eventually reach a height of 3 – 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Franklinia alatamaha is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 – 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Franklinia alatamaha turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Franklinia alatamaha is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Franklinia alatamaha with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Franklinia alatamaha blooms in august, september, october.
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