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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001980
11/12/99
Franklinia alatamaha
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Height: 15 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
Type: deciduous shrub or small tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: White
Comments: Franklinia is native to North America and is
named after Benjamin Franklin. In cold climates, the
plant may die back to the ground. The main ornamental
trait is the white flowers (Vis. 1) produced in late summer.
The foliage turns orange and red in the fall.
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