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We hope you can join us today, Sunday, May 19, 11am-5pm at Adrian Martinez Studio (Studio 26) for the Chester County Studio Tour! We had a terrific time with all who were able to visit the studio yesterday and we are here today until 5pm. This oil painting, Franklinia and Bumble Bee, will be on display and available for purchase. It shows a branch and flowers from the historic Franklinia tree that was saved from extinction and propogated by the American botanist John Bartram. Bartram's Garden, founded in 1728 by John Bartram, is the oldest botanical garden to survive in North America. The Franklinia alatamaha, also called the Franklin Tree, is named after Bartram's friend Benjamin Franklin. John Bartram, and his son William, first encountered a small grove of this tree on October 1, 1765 while camping by Georgia's Altamaha River. William returned to Georgia to collect seeds that were then planted in 1777 at Bartram's Garden. Saved from extinction, the species was last seen in the wild in 1803, and all Franklinia growing today are descended from those propagated and distributed by the Bartrams. Today, there are a number of Franklinia on site at Bartram's Garden, the largest is located in the Common Flower Garden to the east of the Bartram House. While it can be a challenge to cultivate, it is included in numerous private and public gardens. This painting honors the history, beauty, namesake and life of the historic Franklinia tree. Franklinia and Bumble Bee Artist: Adrian Martinez Medium: Oil on Canvas Artwork: 18" x 26" SATURDAY, MAY 18, 10am-6pm SUNDAY, MAY 19, 11am-5pm Adrian Martinez Studio 26 363 Washington Ave. Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335 Phone: 484-716-1546 Email: [email protected] #ChesterCountyStudioTours #AdrianMartinez #paintings #artshow #oilpaintings #ChesterCounty #countystudiotours2024 #countystudiotours #AdrianMartinezStudio #Downingtown #ChesterSprings #Phoenixville #Exton #Malvern #WestChester #Philadelphia #Pottstown #Franklinia #Bartram #FranklinTree #BenjaminFranklin #JohnBartram

Apparently, a whole heap of Franklin Tree seeds had germinated -- and I got 6 of them potted 😅... hopefully, these ones will survive 🤞😇... #franklintree #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha #raretrees #growingtreesfromseeds #seedgrown #grownfromseed #airpots

Oh YES! A Franklin Tree seed sprouted, and quikly! 😁🥳🌱... I messed up and let them dry out last year, so I'll be sure to pot them in something bigger this year! 🫡... #franklintree #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha #raretrees #growingtreesfromseeds #seedgrown #grownfromseed

#frankliniaalatamaha seeds are just weird! I can't stop repeating myself! 🤣.. out of #stratification and on to #germination 🤞 #franklintree #franklinia

Franklinia alatamaha ... Franklin Tree ... A rare Camellia Relative from southern USA ... No longer in the wild , the last plants were found in Georgia in the early 1765 by John & William Bertram on the banks of the Alatamaha River ... Named in honour of Williams fathers Freind , Benjamin Franklin ; Franklinia has single camellia-like white flowers in Late summer to Autumn ... The orange and red autumn tones are beautiful ... The bark is smooth grey with white stripes , with maturity becoming fluted ... As a personal favourite I always have some in production, even though it is not always easy to produce so always Back Order well ahead ... Family: Theaceae … Yamina Rare Plants 03 9752 0035 Pete Teese #franklintree #yaminafranklinia #franklinia #yamina #yaminarareplants #peterteesecollection #betterhomesandgardens #gardeningaustralia #collectorsplantfair #kariongplantloversfair #plantloversfair #gardenloversplantfair #bolobek #yeagardenexpo #fcha #yvplantfair #yarravalleyplantfair

A tale of horticultural chance. In 1777 Philadelphia botanist William Bartram brought seeds back from a small tree discovered in Georgia. Naming the species after his father’s friend Ben Franklin, Franklinia alatamaha is commonly known as the Franklin tree. The species vanished in the wild sometime in the early nineteenth century. Saved from extinction by Bartram, all Franklin trees today are descendants of those seeds he collected and was able to grow in his Philadelphia garden! The last photo is a horticultural drawing of Franklinia made by William Bartram. #ridleycreekstatepark #ridleycreekpark #franklintree #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha

My second time doing Franklina tree seeds - they are so weird and non-uniform 🧐... Last year, I messed up and forgot watering - hopefully I'll get some who germinates this season too 🤞... #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #rareseeds #raretrees

Another seed batch for the growing season of 2024 😁😎... #chinesepear #loquat #chinesemahogany #cedaroflebanon #maypop and #franklintree 😊

Christmas Magic at the Franklin Tree 💫🌲 💫🌲💫 #christmastree #franklintn #downtown #tennesseechristmas #christmasmagic #ohchristmastree #franklintree

Franklinia alatamaha ... Franklin tree, grows as a single-trunk rare deciduous tree with a rounded crown or as a multi-stemmed shrub ... Beautiful white single autumn flowers , reminiscent of its camellia relatives ... The autumn tones of oranges and reds are stunning ... Franklinia is a rare small tree or large shrub growing 5-7 metres tall and 3-5 metres wide, with elongated narrowish , dark green leaves ... A native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia in the southeastern United States ... A truly endangered monotypic genus , in the tea family, Theaceae … Yamina Rare Plants 03 9752 0035 Pete Teese #gardenloversplantfair #bolobek #yaminarareplants #franklinia #yamina #peterteesecollection #beterhomesandgardens #gardeningaustralia #yvplantfair #kariongplantloversfair #collectorsplantfair #plantloversfair #bolobek #gardenloversplantfair #yarravalleyplantfair #fchs #yeagardenexpo #yaminacamellias #yaminafranklinia #franklintree

The last Franklin tree flower of the 2023 season enhanced by its stunning fall color. Thank you Barb Tatum for the photo from your lovely garden. #franklinianaalatamaha #franklintree #fallbloomers #fallcolorinmarblehead #bloominginnovember

Every year, the Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) near Catalpa Court dazzles with its brilliant red fall color, and this year is no exception. Photo: Dave Korbonits #stoneleighgarden #beautyinbiodiversity #franklintree #franklinia #mainline #villanova #natlands @natural.lands

Franklinia alatamaha wrapping up the flowering season here in Maine. #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #floweringtrees #latebloomers #fallflowers #mainegardens #coastalmainebotanicalgardens #observeconnectexperience #ajbrandphotos

Wonderful trip with a Master Gardener friend to WoodThrush Native Nursery this afternoon. Check out this Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha). Blooming and showing stunning fall color at the same time. Oh, it was a beauty! This native North American tree is also completely extinct in the wild. It hasn’t been seen since the 1700s and all the existing plants in cultivation came from seeds gathered by John Bartram in 1765. I purchased a young Franklin tree while at the nursery and am so excited to see it grow. An important reminder of the impact humans have on our world and the importance of good stewardship. #nativeplants #franklintree #extinct #stewardship #dirttherapist

The bloom of the Franklin tree originally native to Southeastern Georgia. However, it has been extinct in the wild since the early 19th century according to our guide, Kevin Wiecks, director of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. The seeds and plantings of the tree were “saved” by John and William Bartram and named the tree after their friend Benjamin Franklin. All the Franklin trees known to exist today are descended from these saved seeds and propagated at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia. The Arboretum Director’s office windows formerly the William Bayard Cutting’s room have clear, stained glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. #bayardcuttingarboretum #franklintree

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The Franklin trees are still pushing out buds into flowers, plus they are turning all shades of orange and red. Beautiful! #franklintree #fall colour #fallflowers #wholesalenursery #landscaperswelcome #gardencentersupply

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Can't come out today, too busy watching my extinct-in-the-wild Franklin tree blooming 😍 #georgianativeplants #pollinatorgarden #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree

Ben Franklin tree bloom...I took this pic yesterday evening. We planted 2 of these trees, in our yard, a few years ago. One of the trees lived. The first few years, it grew very little & no blooms. Luckily, the past 2 years, the blooms have been gorgeous!! The Franklin tree or "lost Camellia" is so beautiful & was once native to only Georgia...a rare tree. It was discovered in the mid eighteenth century. #benfranklintree #franklintree #whiteblooms #lostcamellia #franklinia #raretrees #nt_natures_treasure #lensloves_nature #exquisitepics20_floral #exquisitepics20_macro #photofeatureflowers #bestoftheusa_nature #bestoftheusa_flowers #usa_naturehippys #raw_macro #macro_trouble_dark #the_memory_shots #theflower_world #excellent_bestmacro #angelsandflowers #moodyhappiness #soulful_moments #nature_brilliance #whispersofoursouls #macroandflora #fingerprintofgod #glorifying_my_creator #tv_flowers #splendid_flowers #flowerlove

My Franklin Tree I planted about 1 year ago bloomed a few flowers. I'm hoping with all this rain it will bloom a few more this fall. #ilovetrees #franklintree #pennsylvaniatrees

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Happy Tree Thursdays!! September means fall foliage here in DC! And each week this autumn, AU’s Arboretum & Gardens is proudly promoting 1 of our 500+ different species of trees and woody shrubs. Today, meet: Franklinia alatamaha, or the Franklin Tree! 🌳Extinct in the wild, once native to Georgia (USA), arboreta now conserve the species 🌳Defining characteristics: glossy narrow leaves & large cream-colored blossoms 🌳Deciduous tree relative of the tea family Theacea, and sole member of its genus 🌳Species named to honor Benjamin Franklin, family friend of naturalists John & William Bartram 🌳Seeds develop over two growing seasons, so by autumn trees flower & fruit together The Franklin Tree pictured above proves extra-special because it’s the only tree of this species found on our campus! Which seasonal tree should we feature next week? Comment your favorite recommendations around campus below! Thanks for reading, tree-loving friends. This post honors Sarah E. Henson, to whom this tree is dedicated. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Arboretum #Gardens #AmericanUniversity #Trees #TreeThursdays #Groundskeeping #FacilitiesManagement #ZeroWaste #Sustainability #GreenAmericanDream #Autumn #Environmentalism #WoodyShrubs [Sources: Arnold Arboretum, Smithsonian Gardens, Casey Trees & PictureThis]

Franklin tree blossom and the honeybee The Franklin tree is extinct in the wild (extirpated) and only exist in botanical gardens, such as ours. #flutterbyfarmandgardens #franklintree #extinctinwild #extirpated #conservation #botanicalgardens

A very happy Franklinia alatamaha #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha #decordovasculpturepark #lincolnma #newengland #fall

A few photos in between garden plantings today. Labor Day weekend needs to sloooow down. #september #zinnia #rudbeckia #lobelia #jewelweed #franklintree #gardening #garden #frauzinnie

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The Franklinia alatamaha is in full bloom still and the pollinators just love it! Another male monarch visited, swallowtails, bumbles & honey bees love it too and the hummingbirds seem to prefer the highest blooms. The immature seed pods are looking great as they continue to develop & we still have a few seed packages available. Psalm 8:6-9 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;
You have put all things under his feet, 7 All sheep and oxen—Even the beasts of the field,8 The birds of the air,And the fish of the seaThat pass through the paths of the seas.9 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth! #inthenookfarm #wvfarm #bibleverse #herbfarm #butterflies #tigerswallowtail #zebraswallowtail #frankliniaalatamaha #franklinia #franklintree #hummingbird #monarch #monarchwaystation30717 #monarchwatch #nativeplants #pollinator

I love the blooms on Franklinia alatamaha. 🥰 #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha

Magical August moments @tylerarboretum ✨✨ . . #beebsblooms #beebsphoto #nikon #nikoncreators #sunflower #bee #procutplum #pollinatorgarden #butterfly #easterntigerswallowtail #phlox #hosta #japaneseanemone #franklintree #perennialhibiscus #hydrangeas #pinkywinky #barn #redtailedhawk #tylerarboretum #august #latesummer

Longwood gardens, spectacular as always 🌵✨ — Entrance, conservatory, & #franklintree (near birdhouse tree house) faves! My oldest son (6) never gets to go with us bc he’s at school…so he requested to add it to the #summerbucketlist … all 3 kiddos loved our visit 🥰 . . #beebsblooms #beebsphoto #nikon #nikoncreators #longwoodgardens #succulent #conservatory #sedumautumnjoy #mandevilla #tropicalplants #hibiscus #august #latesummer

Sarah from the Garden Shop at Garden in the Woods, Native Plant Trust's botanic garden, shared this photo of the Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) she bought earlier this season, now in bloom. Photo: Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) flower, © Sarah Semerjian #nativeplanttrust #newengland #newenglandnativeplants #nativeplants #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha #theaceae #trees #rareforesttrees #extinctinthewild #specimentrees #floodplaintrees #plants #horticulture #botany

The Franklin tree is beginning to bloom and already has visitors! 🐝 #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #plantnative #tree #plantmoretrees #nativetrees

Daily Dose of Nature bobgee.smugmug.com https://www.instagram.com/geebob vero.co/geebob First flower of the Franklin Tree that I have seen this year in the Arnold Arboretum, Boston MA #franklintree #flower #blossom #nature #myarnoldarb #arnoldarboretum #arnoldarboretumofboston #arnoldarboretumofharvard #mynewengland #massachusettsphoto @arnold_arboretum #bobgeephoto #dailydoseofnature  #shotoncanon #canon #canonphotography  #elitepix @canonusa

Happy place 💗 & butterfly heaven 🦋✨ . . #beebsblooms #beebsphoto #nikon #butterflyheaven #myhappyplace #tylerarboretum #summerphlox #easterntigerswallowtail #cosmoflowers #franklintree #smoketree #perennialhibiscus #sunflower #procutwhitelite #hydrangea #goldenhour #japaneseanemone

Franklin Tree🤩 I have been waiting all year for this tree to bloom, I’m so happy I got to see and photograph it. The Franklin tree, Franklinia alatamaha, was native to a small region of Georgia, USA as of its discovery in the 1700s. But, it has been presumed extinct in the wild since its last known sighting in 1803. Luckily, the plant was preserved by the man who found it, John Bartram, and his son. They collected seeds from the wild plants before they disappeared. Today, all Franklin trees are descendants of these seeds. Finally, these rare plants found a protected home in conservatories, like @uconnbotanicalconservatory! #plants #flowers #flowerphotography #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha #theaceae #extinct #extinctplants #extinctinthewild #uconn

I’ve had this Franklin tree for 3 years and it’s thriving. 💚 #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha

It’s blooming! #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha

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Beautiful Franklinia blooming in the conservatory! This species belongs to the tea family, and it was discovered in Georgia, USA in the 1700's and brought into cultivation at that time, it has not been seen in the wild since 1803 and is apparently extinct in the wild. #franklin #franklinia #franklintree #Frankliniaalatamaha #theaceae #tea #teafamily #uconn #uconnbotanicalconservatory #uconngreenhouse #eeb #eebgreenhouse #uconneeb #greenhouse #greenhouses #botanicgardens #conervation #plants #conservatory #nature #iamabotanist #plantcollectionsnetwork #plantcollection #exoticplants

Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) blooming in the backyard. #flowers #flower #franklintree #tree #trees #tenneessee #landscape #landscapes #landscaping #garden #gardens #gardening #plant #plants #plantsofinstagram #nativeplant #plantnative #plantnatives #nativelandscaping #conservation

Franklinia alatamaha ... Franklin Tree ... A rare Camellia Relative from southern USA ... No longer in the wild , the last plants were found in Georgia in the early 1765 by John & William Bertram on the banks of the Alatamaha River ... Named in honour of Williams fathers Freind , Benjamin Franklin ; Franklinia has single camellia-like white flowers in Late summer to Autumn ... The orange and red autumn tones are beautiful ... The bark is smooth grey with white stripes , with maturity becoming fluted ... As a personal favourite I always have some in production, even though it is not always easy to produce so always Back Order well ahead ... Family: Theaceae … Yamina Rare Plants 03 9752 0035 Pete Teese #franklintree #yaminafranklinia #franklinia #yamina #yaminarareplants #peterteesecollection #betterhomesandgardens #gardeningaustralia #collectorsplantfair #kariongplantloversfair #plantloversfair #gardenloversplantfair #bolobek #yeagardenexpo #fcha #yvplantfair #yarravalleyplantfair

Well, darn... this doesn't look good. The Franklina Tree sprout looks about lost. I took it inside and covered it with a plastic container to retain moisture, it might make it... 😐... Well, I'll put #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha on my autumn 2023 shopping list 😇... #notetoself - going from moist germination continer straight into fluctuating temps from 5°C to 35°C (40-95°F) with dry air is too hard for some seedlings. 😇 #franklintree

Would you believe it! One of my Franklinia seeds germinated! 😃🎉🎊🌱... These weird shapen seeds - and after all this time, I had all but given up on them. Suddenly I saw something white in the gremination tray. Promptly potted! 😎 *fingers crossed* "pleeeease make one more germinate 😇... #franklinia #franklintree #frankliniaalatamaha #franklinia #raretrees #extinctinthewild

The decision to plant Franklinia on the southwest slope of Arnold Arboretum's Bussey Hill was based on the knowledge-gained from experience-that this was one of the best locations for growing plants. The soil, which is deep and relatively free of stones, provides an excellent balance of moisture retention and drainage, and the mid-slope location gives protection from both the cold winter winds and the unpredictable frosts of spring and fall. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

The Franklin Tree is a specimen tree or large shrub valued for its late summer flowers, good fall color and interesting history. Franklinia deserves a prominent location in the landscape. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

Franklinia belongs to the tea family and is closely related to Stewartia and Gordonia (loblolly bay). It is not known why this tree disappeared in the wild. Land along the Altamaha River was cleared for cotton plantations leading to one theory that a cotton pathogen found in the soil (carried downstream through erosion) was the main cause of the extinction of the colony. Other extinction theories include decline from climate change, destruction by man, single colony of plants was not genetically diverse enough to withstand pathogens or changing conditions, or a local disaster (flood or fire). #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

John Bartram was appointed Royal Botanist for North America by King George III in 1765. In that same year, John Bartram and his son William discovered Franklinia growing in a 2-3 acre tract along the banks of the Altamaha River in southeastern Georgia. Franklinia has never been observed growing in any other place than along the Altamaha River. In a return trip in 1773, William Bartram collected seed from this site and brought it back to the Bartram's garden in Philadelphia where the tree was successfully grown. This tree has been extinct in the wild since 1803. It has been perpetuated in cultivation (all plants derive from the seed collected by Bartram) not only because of its rarity but also because of its attractive flowers and foliage. The current genetic base of this plant is quite narrow in large part because all plants currently in existence in the world come from the materials collected by the Bartrams Photo by William Ned Friedman #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

Wilt and root rot can be serious problems. In general, this tree has a reputation for being difficult to grow. Thomas Meehan propagated from a specimen of Franklinia growing in his nursery in Germantown PA, and donated a Franklinia plant to the Arnold Arboretum. It was accessioned under #2428 as Gordonia pubescens in December 1884. Sargent mentions this tree in the Franklima entry of the first volume of Silva of North America where he published a beautiful illustration of it. The specific technique that was probably used to propagate this plant was described by Thomas Meehan’s younger brother Joseph in Garden and Forest: “The tree can be increased by layering. If good soil be placed about it, and the layer not disturbed for two years, a strong, well-rooted plant results.” Naturalist William Bartram named this species to honor Benjamin Franklin, a good friend of his father, the early American botanist John Bartram. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

Do you see the tiny green dot in Georgia? Yep, that is the Franklin Tree’s native range. Yes, it will grow other places. Yes, Franklinia will happily grow in Ohio. You better have gorgeous soils and be prepared to give it a little attention - but you can absolutely have this wonderful, unique tree grow in your yard. I usually see it available at specialty native plant nurseries or special plant sales. Franklinia is best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Must have good soil drainage. May not be reliably winter hardy in the northern parts of USDA Zone 5 where it should be planted in a protected location. Hard to transplant because of its sparsely fibrous root system, and is best left undisturbed once planted in the landscape. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation #HabitatMap

Arnold Arboretum Assession 2428 - 3 *A - One of the Oldest Franklin Trees in existence at Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. Arnold Arboretum has 8 living specimens. First Franklinia alatamaha was added in 1905 and the most recent addition was in 1993. The tallest specimen is 3.5 meters tall. https://arboretum.harvard.edu/stories/against-all-odds-growing-franklinia-in-boston/ https://arboretum.harvard.edu/plant-bios/franklin-tree/ The title of “oldest documented Franklinia” was bestowed on the Arboretum’s plants in 2000 after a two-year survey of cultivated Franklinias throughout the world that was conducted by Historic Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia. To appreciate the significance of this finding, we must review the plant’s colorful history. The species was discovered in southeast Georgia, along the Altamaha River near Fort Barrington, on October 1, 1765, by John Bartram and his son William. The plant was not in flower at the time, so its identity remained uncertain. William returned to the area in 1773 and produced a beautiful illustration of the plant in flower that he ranked as being “of the first order for beauty and fragrance.” In 1776, William was able to collect seed from the plants, which he took back to Philadelphia. Several other collectors later visited the Bartram’s Franklinia site along the Altamaha River, the last being the English nurseryman John Lyon in 1803. Since then, no one has reported finding Franklinia growing in the wild. William sowed the Franklinia seed he had collected shortly after his return to Philadelphia in January 1777, and they germinated soon after. The resulting plants produced their first flowers four years later, in 1781, and their first seed in 1782. On August 16, 1783, William wrote to Linnaeus that he had raised a total of five Franklinia seedlings—two he sent to France and two he planted in his own garden, which were currently flowering and “full of seed nearly ripe.” #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation #ChampionTrees

The seed of the Franklin tree develops over two growing seasons. Following pollination in late summer, the fertilized egg (zygote) within the immature seed overwinters in a dormant state, before continuing its development in spring. By autumn, you can observe flowers and ripening fruit capsules on the tree at the same time. Arnold Arboretum’s early experiments with cultivating Franklinia were primarily focused on its hardiness. From the perspective of 120 years’ hindsight, however, the plant’s susceptibility to disease—especially from the wilt-causing fungus Phytophthora cinnamon—appears to be a more critical problem. This pathogen is particularly troublesome in heavy, wet soils, but even where drainage is not an issue, Franklinia has the well-deserved reputation of being difficult to keep alive—a “miffy” plant, to use an English horticultural term. A second factor that makes Franklinia tricky to grow is its requirement for acid soil-with a pH between 5 and 6-an observation that was not documented until 1927. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

The Franklin tree blooms through late summer and early fall—unusually late for a woody plant—and displays its showy blossoms alongside brilliant autumn foliage. Camellia-like, cup-shaped, 5-petaled, sweetly-fragrant, white flowers (to 3” diameter) bloom in late summer to early fall. Each flower sports a boss of egg-yolk yellow center stamens. Franklinia is a lovely small flowering tree with gorgeous fragrant big white flowers. If you have a green thumb, watch for Franklin Tree at your local plant sales and arboretum fundraisers. They are out there for people wanting one. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

The Franklin Tree’s bark has smooth light gray vertical fissures or striations that become rough and darker gray at the base as the tree matures. A relative of Stewartia and Camellia, the Franklin tree is a member of the tea family (Theaceae), and is the sole member of its genus. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

Developing fruit (left) and breaking leaf bud (right). The Franklin Tree’s branches droop and are typically multi-trunked trees. There are thorns on the medium sized green-brown twigs. https://arboretum.harvard.edu/stories/against-all-odds-growing-franklinia-in-boston/ One way of propagating Franklinia is by taking cuttings. The two original Franklinia plants that grew in Bartram’s garden were a ready source of Franklinia seed and they were distributed by William and later by his nephew, Robert Carr. Soon Franklinia became more common in the Philadelphia area and a number of local nurseries began propagating it. Foremost among the early propagators was Thomas Meehan, who had immigrated to the United States in 1848 and worked as the gardener at Bartram’s Garden before establishing his own nursery in Germantown in 1853. In that same year, Meehan published The American Handbook of Ornamental Trees in which he described the cultivation and propagation of Franklinia: “It seems to thrive best in a light rich loam, contiguous to moisture; and may be propagated by either seeds or layers.” During the 1870s and 80s, the Arboretum’s first director, C. S. Sargent, worked closely with Meehan to save Bartram’s house and what was left of the garden from destruction, a goal that was accomplished in 1891 when the property officially became part of the Philadelphia park system. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

The earliest mention of what would come to be called the Franklin tree appears in a journal entry in 1765. A father and son were on a trip through the southeastern part of the then British colony of Georgia when they noticed a striking tree growing along the banks of a river. The father, John Bartram, wrote that he’d seen “several very curious shrubs” in his journal. Born into a Quaker family in Pennsylvania in 1699, Bartram had developed a keen interest in botany. He traveled throughout the American colonies and what is today Florida, collecting seeds of interesting plants to grow in a corner of his farm. He also sent seeds abroad. Through his correspondence with botanists in Europe, Bartram was responsible for the introduction of many North American species into Europe. In 1765, King George III named Bartram “King’s Botanist in North America,” a position which came with £50 a year. Bartram’s son, William, returned to the area in Georgia to collect seed of the Franklin tree several years later. In 1791, he wrote, “We never saw it any other place, nor have I ever seen it growing wild, in all my travels, from Pennsylvania to Point Coupe, on the banks of the Mississippi.” He brought the seeds back to Philadelphia. His collection of the species was timely; within 50 years, the tree was extinct in the wild. All living Franklin trees—which Bartram named for family friend Benjamin Franklin—are descended from the seeds Bartram collected. Without William Bartram’s initial collection of Franklin tree in 1776 and subsequent conservation work at institutions like the Arnold Arboretum, the species would no longer exist—and may have never been discovered before becoming extinct in the wild. Every Franklin tree alive today descends from the seed gathered and sown by Bartram. Ex situ conservation efforts of botanical gardens and arboreta around the world are crucial to this species’ survival. https://arboretum.harvard.edu/plant-bios/franklin-tree/ #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae #Bartram #Georgia #Exsituconservation

(Glossy, narrow leaves. Suzanne Mrozak) Extinct in the wild, this unique species is conserved in arboreta and botanical gardens around the world. Franklinia alatamaha has narrow, oblong-obovate, glossy dark green leaves (to 5” long) that turn quality shades of orange, red and purple in autumn. https://arboretum.harvard.edu/plant-bios/franklin-tree/ #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae

Franklinia alatamaha, commonly called Franklin tree, typically grows as a single-trunk tree with a rounded crown or as a multi-stemmed shrub. As a single trunk tree, it can grow to 20’ tall or more, but is more often seen growing much shorter. Growing in Hardiness Zone 5-8 and enjoys full sun to part shade conditions. This small-at-maturity rare tree has a spread of 6 to 15 feet wide. Put the Franklin Tree on your life list as a goal to see at your favorite arboretum. #FranklinTree #Franklinia #Frankliniaalatamaha #OhioTreeID #TreeIdentification #OhioUrbanForestry #urbanforest #ODNRForestry #exploreohio #TreeID #NativeTree #Native #Theaceae

Franklinia alatamaha ... Franklin tree, grows as a single-trunk rare deciduous tree with a rounded crown or as a multi-stemmed shrub ... Beautiful white single autumn flowers , reminiscent of its camellia relatives ... The autumn tones of oranges and reds are stunning ... Franklinia is a rare small tree or large shrub growing 5-7 metres tall and 3-5 metres wide, with elongated narrowish , dark green leaves ... A native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia in the southeastern United States ... Just started propagating again , so hopefully some in late spring or summer …. Family: Theaceae …Yamina Rare Plants 03 9752 0035 Pete Teese #yaminarareplants #franklinia #yamina #peterteesecollection #beterhomesandgardens #gardeningaustralia #yvplantfair #kariongplantloversfair #collectorsplantfair #plantloversfair #bolobek #gardenloversplantfair #yarravalleyplantfair #fchs #yeagardenexpo #yaminacamellias #yaminafranklinia #franklintree

Spring is here. #spring #franklintree

My Edith Bouge Magnolia and Franklinia tree seeds finally in their germination trays 😁🌱🌳... They apparently require about the same temps to germinate - around 20°C (70°F), though the Franklinia should be earlier to sprout. #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #edithbougemagnolia #magnolia #magnoliagrandiflora #magnoliagrandifloraedithbogue #growingtreesfromseeds #growingfromseed #germinating

On episode 058 we learn about the founder of America’s first botanic garden - (@bartramsgarden)Then, @abunting64 of @phsgardening shares the mystery of a tree that is found in that botanic garden. @theautomaticfilmmaker shares about beech trees that aren’t really beech trees. Finally, discussion of extinction in the wild and other species threat levels. . . . . . #johnbartram #bartramsgarden #franklintree #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha #newzealand #nz #aotearoa #beech #nothofagus #trees #rootbound #podcast #iucn #iucnredlist #extinctinthewild #podcaster #rootboundpodcast

XL bags back in stock this week 💚 . . . . . . . . . . #bags #boxbag #franklintree #bricklane #oldtrumanbrewery #trumanbrewery #shoreditch #eastlondon #market #fashion #clothes #clothing #style #girl #girls #bricklanevintagemarket #handbag #handbags

Here’s my first trail of the year on this fine #trailtuesday - Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum!! They call it their “tree museum” and it truly is! You’ll even find some trees that have gone extinct in the wild - such as the Franklin Trees in pic 7! I bet this place is positively magnificent in spring and fall 😱 Don’t miss climbing to the top of Bussey Hill for some lovely views of the hills around Boston! #arnoldarboretum #harvardmuseums #treemuseum #livingmuseum #trees #franklintree #getoutsideandexplore #takeahike #hikingislife #bostonhikes #arnoldarboretumofharvard #somanytrees #winterhiking #winterhike #winterhikes

Today, I also started soaking Franklinia tree seeds - what strange seeds! 😂... This is a tree I've been wanting to grow for years - a relic, lost from it's original habitat. 😇🌳... #growingtreesfromseeds #growingfromseed #raretrees #franklintree #franklinia #frankliniaalatamaha #rissa #fosen #trøndelag #norway🇳🇴

Like a butterfly emerging… Last image of this series of 9 images for my first show! 💜: Flora and Fauna series: Native Plants and Butterflies Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly visits Franklinia tree flower. Mt Cuba Center, DE. August 21, 2022. The Franklinia tree is extinct in the wild since 1803. All known specimens descend from the 1777 expedition by William Bartram to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia where he collected seeds. @pattpanzer @lumenstudiogallery @carsonzullinger @mtcubacenter #mtcubacenter #floraandfauna #easterntigerswallowtail #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #nativeplants #artinnature

Like a butterfly emerging… Last image of this series of 9 images for my first show! 💜: Flora and Fauna series: Native Plants and Butterflies Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly visits Franklinia tree flower. Mt Cuba Center, DE. August 21, 2022. The Franklinia tree is extinct in the wild since 1803. All known specimens descend from the 1777 expedition by William Bartram to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia where he collected seeds. @pattpanzer @lumenstudiogallery @carsonzullinger @mtcubacenter #mtcubacenter #floraandfauna #easterntigerswallowtail #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #nativeplants #artinnature

Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha) was named by botanist William Bartram to honor Benjamin Franklin. It is a close relative of both Summer Dogwood (Stewartia spp.) and Camellia.🌿GrownByYou: We're All About How.℠ https://grownbyyou.com/ornamental-trees/franklin-tree/ #gardening #garden #gardeners #gardenersofinstagram #gardenersofig #landscape #landscaping #shadetrees #floweringtrees #ornamentaltrees #trees #franklintree #stewartia #camellia

NEW tops and sweaters coming this week! 🤖🦖🍤 . . . . . . . . . . #reworked #franklintree #bricklane #oldtrumanbrewery #trumanbrewery #shoreditch #eastlondon #market #fashion #clothes #clothing #style #girl #girls #bricklanevintagemarket #robot #food #dinosaur #new

The Franklinia has turned a vibrant red & some of the leaves are falling. Avonlea accessorized using one of the leaves. We’ve been growing Franklinia seeds & have planted a few young trees on the farm. Next spring we hope to offer trees for sale and this year have seeds available at our Etsy shop. 1 Samuel 7:3-4 Then Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, “If you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve Him only; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the children of Israel put away the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and served the Lord only. #inthenookfarm #burnsvillewv #wvfarms #herbfarm #lavenderfarm #bibleverse #1samuel #havanese #havaneseofInstagram #frankliniaalatamaha #franklintree #autumn

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John bar tram house and garden. Founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram, it’s the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America. Located in southwest Philly, it has the only recreational access to the Tidal Schuylkill river. The Bartrams saved the “Franklin Tree” and contains the oldest Ginkgo tree in North America. George Washington stopped here as President. It became a Philadelphia national landmark in 1960. #bartramsgarden #johnbartram #georgewashingtonstops #phillylandmarked #pennsylvanialandmarked #franklintree #botanicalgarden #gophilly #visitphilly #schuykillrivertrail #schuykillriver #philadelphiaparksandrecreation