Schima x Franklinia (×Schimlinia floribunda)
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Schima x Franklinia, also known as ×Schimlinia floribunda, is a remarkable hybrid between Schima argentea and Franklinia alatamaha. Created through deliberate cross-pollination in 1999 and 2000, this plant showcases large, fragrant white flowers, glossy green foliage, and a compact, upright growth habit. Further crosses in 2002 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station resulted in seedlings that first flowered in 2004.
The Franklinia genus, named after Benjamin Franklin, was discovered by John and William Bartram along Georgia's Altamaha River in the 18th century. Though extinct in the wild by the early 19th century, the Bartrams' collected seeds preserved this historically significant genus.
Schima x Franklinia is prized in ornamental gardens and as a specimen tree, offering evergreen foliage and late-summer to fall blooms. Its high heat and humidity tolerance make it ideal for the southeastern United States. With proper care, this hybrid can become a standout feature in any landscape. Learn more about this incredible hybrid here.
Photo courtesy of Trees and Shrubs Online & Ruth Happel
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 7–9
- Sun
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Fertile
- Mature size
- Height 10–20 Feet · Spread 5–10 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Evergreen
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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