Schima x Franklinia (×Schimlinia floribunda)
Schima x Franklinia, also known as ×Schimlinia floribunda, is a remarkable hybrid between Schima argentea and Franklinia alatamaha. Created through deliberate cross-pollination in 1999 and 2000, this plant showcases large, fragrant white flowers, glossy green foliage, and a compact, upright growth habit. Further crosses in 2002 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station resulted in seedlings that first flowered in 2004.
The Franklinia genus, named after Benjamin Franklin, was discovered by John and William Bartram along Georgia's Altamaha River in the 18th century. Though extinct in the wild by the early 19th century, the Bartrams' collected seeds preserved this historically significant genus.
Schima x Franklinia is prized in ornamental gardens and as a specimen tree, offering evergreen foliage and late-summer to fall blooms. Its high heat and humidity tolerance make it ideal for the southeastern United States. With proper care, this hybrid can become a standout feature in any landscape. Learn more about this incredible hybrid here.
Photo courtesy of Trees and Shrubs Online & Ruth Happel
Schima x Franklinia, also known as ×Schimlinia floribunda, is a remarkable hybrid between Schima argentea and Franklinia alatamaha. Created through deliberate cross-pollination in 1999 and 2000, this plant showcases large, fragrant white flowers, glossy green foliage, and a compact, upright growth habit. Further crosses in 2002 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station resulted in seedlings that first flowered in 2004.
The Franklinia genus, named after Benjamin Franklin, was discovered by John and William Bartram along Georgia's Altamaha River in the 18th century. Though extinct in the wild by the early 19th century, the Bartrams' collected seeds preserved this historically significant genus.
Schima x Franklinia is prized in ornamental gardens and as a specimen tree, offering evergreen foliage and late-summer to fall blooms. Its high heat and humidity tolerance make it ideal for the southeastern United States. With proper care, this hybrid can become a standout feature in any landscape. Learn more about this incredible hybrid here.
Photo courtesy of Trees and Shrubs Online & Ruth Happel
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Schima x Franklinia, also known as ×Schimlinia floribunda, is a remarkable hybrid between Schima argentea and Franklinia alatamaha. Created through deliberate cross-pollination in 1999 and 2000, this plant showcases large, fragrant white flowers, glossy green foliage, and a compact, upright growth habit. Further crosses in 2002 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station resulted in seedlings that first flowered in 2004.
The Franklinia genus, named after Benjamin Franklin, was discovered by John and William Bartram along Georgia's Altamaha River in the 18th century. Though extinct in the wild by the early 19th century, the Bartrams' collected seeds preserved this historically significant genus.
Schima x Franklinia is prized in ornamental gardens and as a specimen tree, offering evergreen foliage and late-summer to fall blooms. Its high heat and humidity tolerance make it ideal for the southeastern United States. With proper care, this hybrid can become a standout feature in any landscape. Learn more about this incredible hybrid here.
Photo courtesy of Trees and Shrubs Online & Ruth Happel
