episode 058: The Franklin Tree and Southern Beech
Leaves of a southern Beech in New Zealand
On episode 058 we learn about the founder of America’s first botanic garden. Then, Andrew shares the mystery of a tree that is found in that botanic garden. Steve shares about beech trees that aren’t really beech trees. Finally, discussion of extinction in the wild and other species threat levels.
Show Notes!
Bartram’s Boxes Historical Marker
Franklinia – a Horticultural Mystery
Pondering a botanical enigma of the lost Franklinia
Franklinia Series: Finding Franklinia alatamaha (Part One)
New hybrid ‘Sweet Tea’ Mountain Gordlinia is a sweet addition to the garden