Deciduous trees – Franklinia

Franklinia 

Botanical name: franklinia alatamaha 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height with up to a 15 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green, red

Growth rate: grows less than a ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the winter and early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate by cuttings 

Landscape use: shade, privacy, background, focal poit 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: fragrant flowers, attracts pollinators

Watering instructions: once established can survive solely on rainfall 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a flower food liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring and early summer 

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: clay or loam 

Companion plants: mountain laurel, magnolias, azaleas, winterberry 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no