Taxodium distichum - Swamp Cypress Birch The Franklin Tree is a

The Franklin Tree is a small deciduous tree that is extinct in the wild

In common with other Cercis species it has beautiful heart shaped leaves

the aroma of its flowers have been described as one of the best in the plant world

A tall sized tree growing to 30m in ideal conditions

Once established it will slowly spread via rhizome to fill a shady spot

Taxodium distichum - Swamp Cypress Birch The Franklin Tree is aA large deciduous conifer native to southern swamps, bayous and rivers of southern United States primarily being found in coastal areas from Maryland to Texas and in the lower Mississippi River. A lover of wet water logged soil it is well adapted for such conditions forming 'knees' to provide the roots with oxygen. It will grow well away from such sites as well