Have you ever heard of a tree that is named for Ben Franklin? His friends discovered a tree in Georgia, named it for him and then the tree vanished from existence in the wild. This tree that is known ...

I visited my parents' house today, and the Franklin tree was in bloom. A number of years ago I bought this unusual tree for my mother’s birthday. The tree was a good price, and I was tempted to buy ...

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Q. I am very interested in the plant known as the Ben Franklin tree. Will they grow in our area, and where might I find one, if so? Thank you. - Leigh D. A. I also am very ...

Back in 1765, John Bartram and son William were enjoying a plant-finding trip to Georgia, when they spotted, nestled along the Altahama River, a glossy, narrow-leafed tree, with large, fragrant, cream ...