{"product_id":"arbre-de-franklin-franklinia-alatamaha","title":"Franklin tree - *Franklinia alatamaha*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFranklinia alatamaha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most fascinating ornamental trees in the horticultural world. It is unique in its kind: it is the only species in the genus \u003cem\u003eFranklinia\u003c\/em\u003e, and above all, it has been \u003cstrong\u003eextinct in the wild\u003c\/strong\u003e since the early 19th century. All Franklin trees cultivated today are descended from seeds collected in 1773 by American botanists \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Bartram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Bartram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmall deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: generally 4 to 8 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3 to 5 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePyramidal habit in youth, then more rounded with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eElegant grey bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is its main attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLarge white flowers 6 to 10 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCenter adorned with golden yellow stamens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance reminiscent of camellia or gardenia flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering from late summer to early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it exceptional is that it often blooms while its foliage is already beginning to show its autumn colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDark green, glossy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e10 to 15 cm long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRemarkable autumn colors: vibrant orange, scarlet red, purple, and sometimes golden yellow on the same tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong ornamental trees, it is often considered one of the most beautiful for autumn coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: sun or light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: acidic, rich in organic matter, and perfectly drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: fresh but never waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots\u003c\/strong\u003e: quite sensitive to disturbance; it is best to carefully choose its location when planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally zone 5 to 8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn southern Quebec, it can be successfully grown in a sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVery harsh winters and heavy soils are the main challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can thrive in a good microclimate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elocation sheltered from prevailing winds;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent drainage;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprotection from intense winter sun;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003egenerous winter mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tree Full of History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species once grew only along the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAltamaha River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, in the state of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Despite several searches, no wild specimens have been found since the early 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts name honors \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a friend of the Bartram family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière Casse-Noisette","offers":[{"title":"0\" to 6\"","offer_id":49829619466479,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" to 1'","offer_id":49829619499247,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 to 2 minutes","offer_id":49829619532015,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3824\/0239\/files\/franklin2.png?v=1781961407","url":"https:\/\/nutcrackernursery.com\/products\/arbre-de-franklin-franklinia-alatamaha","provider":"Pépinière Casse-Noisette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}