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Hardiness Zone: 7-10
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Mature Height: 10-15 Feet
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Mature Spread: 8-10 Feet
Buy Mountain Gordlinia online. Mountain Gordlinia is an exciting but seemingly unlikely combination this inter-generic hybrid from Thomas Ranney at NCSU; it combines the hardiness of Franklinia with the cultural ease of Gordonia. White flowers appear early, semi-evergreen foliage, and a robust tree-like growth habit make this an exciting addition to the trade. Growing quickly and branching sparsely, training and pruning is important to get the best looking small trees in your yard.
Family: Theaceae
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Common Name: Franklin Tree
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MOUNTAIN GORDLINIA Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch – High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot – High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew – High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot – Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Growth Habit*
| • | Ornamental/Medium Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
| • | Red/Brilliant Red |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
| • | Dark Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Nature Assets*
| • | Attracts Birds |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Planting Season*
| • | Fall Planting |
| • | Spring Planting |
| • | Summer Planting |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Full Sun in Northern States |
| • | Prefers Full Sun in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |









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