Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)
The American born botanist John Bartram discovered this unique understory tree in 1765 and named it in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) was seen only along
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White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata)
The Aster family is full of wonderful, prolific plants. White wood aster (Eurybia divaricata) spreads abundantly and will self-sew easily. This divaricated, or widely spreading, perennial is happy to thrive
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Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea)
Cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) is an interesting, colorful character and a favorite here at Jenkins. In early spring, its silver-haired shine erupts in tightly curled ‘fiddleheads’. As they continue to