| Other Name(s): |
AKA Fraaaaanklin Tree (not related to Franklinia alatamaha) |
| Category: |
Shrub/Tree |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Bark: |
Smooth, brown bark is marked with white lenticels (small, raised pores) |
| Form: |
Ornamental plant for its foliage and flowers |
| Flower: |
Showy |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Foliage: |
Leathery, 3 - 6" long, and 3/4 - 2" wide. The species name argentea means "silvery," referring to the color of the underside of the leaves, which gives the plant its common name |
| Height: |
50 ft. |
| Spread: |
20 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
Zones 7 to 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Type: |
Thrives in well-drained, acid-to-neutral soil |
| Native Range: |
Native to subtropical regions of South-Central and Southeast China, Myanmar, and Vietnam |
| Other Information: |
Schima argentea has been successfully crossbred with Franklinia alatamaha to create the intergeneric hybrid ×Schimlinia floribunda. This hybrid combines the disease resistance and adaptability of Schima with the ornamental traits and cold hardiness of Franklinia |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Latitude / Longitude: |
(32.48841342°N, -83.92810322°W) |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 1 Plant; |