Pronunciation: frank-lin'-ee-ah
Franklinia's upright, spreading branches create an open airy appearance. This handsome specimen tree or large shrub is valued for lovely Camellia-like, fragrant white flowers in summer and red foliage in autumn.
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.
Pests/Diseases: Although generally pest and disease-free, Japanese beetles may occasionally be a problem.
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