x Gordlinia grandiflora
Gordonia grandiflora is a remarkable semi-evergreen tree with lancolate leaves and fragrant, camellia-like flowers.
Description:
x Gordlinia grandiflora is a remarkable semi-evergreen tree with lanceolate leaves and fragrant, camellia-like flowers from July to September. It will usually acquire some orange and red fall colour. An exciting intergeneric hybrid between the deciduous Franklinia alatamaha and evergreenGordonia lasianthus best grown in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. Must have good soil drainage but do not allow soils to dry out.
Common Name: Mountain Gordlinia
Family: Theaceae (The Tea family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 10-15'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Tree
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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