Franklinia alatamaha
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Franklinia alatamaha
- From: R* D* <d*@INDIANA.EDU>
- Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 09:23:14 -0500
I may have posted something similar a few months ago; if so, please
forgive the repetition. I was interested on Kay's report on Glenn Herold's
talk, in particular to see that he apparently recommended Franklinia
alatamaha, a tree that is notoriously difficult to grow. I tried one years
ago and it did not survive. A friend now wants to buy one. At $39.95 from
Wayside, I told her that that's a high price for an annual! I wonder if
Herold has actually been able to grow this tree in Peoria, or has just
drooled over photos of it like the rest of us!
If anyone out there DOES have a viable Franklinia, they are urged to
contact Historic Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia which is conducting a
nationwide survey of Franklinia trees. To receive a census form call (215)
729-5281. They are trying to determine the tree's range, cultural
preferences, potential lifespan and potential dimensions. There is not a
lot of available info on these points so the survey is really crucial. As
you all probably know it is long extinct in the wild.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Sat, 13 Feb 1999, Kay Dye wrote:
> Glenn Herold gave a great talk on small trees in the landscape at the Winter
> Scientific Meeting in Jan. and some I would like to try are: Acer triflorum
> (three-flowered maple), Amelanchier x grandiflora and A. laevis
> (serviceberry), Chionanthus (fringetree), Crataegus ambigua (Russian
> hawthorn), and Franklinia alatamaha (Franklin tree).
