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FRANKLINIA alatamaha

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - for good flower production requires a long summer spell above 24°C (75°F)
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    Pests & Diseases - none

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    Place of Origin - USA (Georgia)

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    Tree Shape: Rounded to broadly columnar

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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FRANKLINIA alatamaha

Franklin tree

Remarkable small tree or tall shrub with cup-shaped white flowers which only open in a hot late summer. Crimson autumn colour. In very short supply and unfortunately our plants are only in 2 or 3 litre pots

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - oblong, sparsely-toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning red in autumn.
Tree - or tall shrub. White flowers to 8cm (3in) across with yellow stamens.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) - when established. Can be susceptible to a deep frost when young.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - 5m (15ft) or more.

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - shelter from cold winds.

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich. Will not tolerate drought.
Neutral to acid soil

Buy FRANKLINIA alatamaha

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£60.00 each

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