Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)

Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)Small, hardy, deciduous North American tree Description: Pure white flowers with prominent yellow stamens bloom in late summer; leaves turn deep red in the fall Habit: Reaches 10 to 20 feet high and 8 to 15 feet wide Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade and lots of moisture Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 Origin: North America Attributes: Fall color This is the famous tree that was discovered along the banks of the Altamaha River by John

This aromatic perennial

it was being grown in American gardens by the 1830s

it can also serve as an evergreen edging in the herb garden or flower border

Dozens of hybrids and cultivars were available by the mid-19th century

Habit: Grows 10 to 16 inches high and wide

Based on correspondence

fern-like pale green foliage remains until frost

King George

Please allow three weeks for delivery

will grow 14-16' high

which is full of objects he collected from around the world

but is adaptable