Re: [SG] Franklinia alatamaha
Roberta Diehl wrote:
>
> 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).
All of these trees are available from Arbor Village Nursery located at
15604 County Road "CC"; P. O. Box 227; Holt, Missouri 64068. TN:
816-264-3911.
We have ordered trees from them during the last five years and are very
pleased with the fine quality plants and excellent shipping. They have
very reasonable pricing, too. They do many trees and shrubs that are
difficult to find.
I highly recommend ordering from this nursery.
Phyllis Randall
Oakcrest Gardens Perennial Plant Nursery
Glenwood, Iowa (zone 4b)
712-527-4974
