{"product_id":"hybrid-ben-franklin-tree-schimlinia-3-gallon-pot","title":"Hybrid Ben Franklin Tree (Schimlinia) - 3 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid Ben Franklin Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ex Schimlinia floribunda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names: Shima Lina Ding Dong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 5a-8b   \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e  Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Tree\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e  20-30'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 8-15'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  16'+ for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e  Upright, Oval\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:  \u003c\/span\u003eWhite with Yellow center stamens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e  3-3.5\" diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e  July through September\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Single\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e  Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  Dark Green, leaves will turn Red and Orange shades in fall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e  -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e  Full Sun or Part Shade (\u003cspan\u003eZone 5-7\u003c\/span\u003e), Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun (\u003cspan\u003eZones 8-9\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e Average\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Clay (amend to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy (amend for moisture retention), Silt \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Moist But Well Drained - Tolerates dry shade when established\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e  5.0 - 6.0 (Acid)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e  Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e  Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e  Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity, Insect\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ex Schimlinia floribunda\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting recent bigeneric hybrid produced by Tom Ranney at NC State University. It is a cross between a rare evergreen Chinese camellia relative, \u003ci\u003eSchima argentea\u003c\/i\u003e, and the North American native \u003ci\u003eFranklinia altamaha\u003c\/i\u003e (Ben Franklin Tree). We're not exactly sure of the common name of this plant as different sources call it various names, so we are calling it Hybrid Ben Franklin Tree. A couple of other sources call it Shima Lina Ding Dong, which we think is amusing, haha...but not truly representative of the beauty of this tree. It flourishes in high heat and humidity but also handles the cold to USDA Zone 5a, where low winter temperatures can be -20F. We know it's a fast grower but aren't sure of the actual mature height. Based on our experience thus far with the tree, we think it might reach 20 to 30 feet tall, depending on location, climate, and various environmental factors. It forms an oval canopy clothed in long, lush, dark green leaves that turn to lovely shades of red and orange in fall. During summer, it produces abundant clusters of very pretty, 3-4\" diameter, fragrant white flowers adorned with a prominent cluster of yellow stamens at the center. It is easy to grow and will tolerate full sun in Zones 5-6, but it has performed best in our Zone 8 gardens with some filtered sun or shade during the midafternoon hours. It has demonstrated moderate drought tolerance in the landscape once established, though, during periods of extended summer drought, it might appreciate some supplemental water. It is a beautiful specimen in the woodland border or around the home, where its fragrant flowers can be enjoyed up close. A must-have for rare plant collectors!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 20 to 30 feet tall and 8 to 15 feet wide, the Hybrid Ben Franklin Tree is ideal for use as a specimen or groupings in sunny (Zones 5-6) to partially shaded (Zone 7-8) landscape and woodland borders or around the home where its beauty and fragrant flowers can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to woodland borders, fragrance gardens, white theme gardens, wildlife gardens and cottage gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  18 feet or more apart for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cspan\u003ePrivacy Screen Planting Tips \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSchimlinia grows best in an acidic to neutral, consistently moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter and in full sun (USDA Zones 5-6) to part shade (USDA Zones 7-8), where it will appreciate some filtered sun or shade during the midafternoon hours when the sun is most intense. We suggest 4 hours or more of direct sunlight daily for best performance. Though drought tolerant when established, we suggest moist soil when young and supplemental water for established trees during prolonged periods of summer drought. 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