When Does Franklinia Bloom?

Camellia-like, cup-shaped, 5-petaled, sweetly-fragrant, white flowers (to 3” diameter) bloom in late summer to early fall.

How do you care for a Franklinia tree?

Light/Watering: Grow in full sun or partial shade. A layer of mulch will help keep the soil moist in summer and fall. Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Grows best in acid (pH 5-6), well-drained soil with plenty of organic material.

How fast do Franklin trees grow?

They named the tree Franklinia alatamaha in honor of John Bartram's great friend, Benjamin Franklin. A multi-stemmed tree, the growth Rate is 10-20 feet in 20 years. Creamy white fragrant flowers bloom late July into September.