Trees to See!
Franklinia altamaha
Franklin’s Tree
Franklin trees are identified by their glossy, long, drooping leaves. In autumn, they produce white flowers with clustered yellow stamens which contrast the leave’s deep reds and purples. The flowers’ sweet scent is often compared to a honey suckle. This species is extinct in the wild and currently listed as endangered.
Location: Wildwood Trail near Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Cotinus obovatus
American Smoke Wood
Native to the Midwest, the American smoke wood gets its name from the shed flower stalks its most known for during the summer season. But in the fall, the tree’s egg-shaped leaves develop an astounding show of a watercolor-like display in greens, yellows, purples, oranges, and reds.
Location: Near the intersection of the Wildwood Trail and Hawthorn Trail
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