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FRANKLINIA alatamaha
Commonly known as Franklin tree
Remarkable small tree or tall shrub with cup-shaped white flowers which only open in a hot late summer. Crimson autumn colour
£65.00 each
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
USA (Georgia) -
Deciduoussparsely toothed, glossy leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped. Camellia-like, to 8cm (3in) across
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
5m (16ft) or more -
Spread
5m (16ft) or more
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Tall Shrub
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TreeUpright tree. Fruit is a woody, spherical capsule 2cm (¾in) across
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size5m (16ft) or more
5m (16ft) or more
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