'Sweet Tea' (x Gordlinia grandiflora)

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Category:	Tree/Large shrub
Class:	Perennial
Flower:	Showy
Bloom Color:	White with bright yellow stamens
Bloom Size:	5"
Bloom Season:	Summer to early fall
Fruit:	None
Foliage:	Dark green, semi-evergreen leaves that can take on red or orange hues in the fall
Height:	20 ft. - 30 ft.
Spread:	8 ft.- 15 ft.
Growth rate:	Rapid growth rate
Hardiness:	Zones 7 to 8
Light Requirements:	Full sun to partial shade
Water Usage:	Requires consistent moisture and doesn't tolerate dry conditions. Keep the soil damp but not soggy.
Native Range:	Southeastern United States
Other Information:	Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) x Loblolly bay (Gordonia lasianthus)
Photographer:	William Khoury
Bed(s):	TREES - 1 Plant;