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Rare flower blooms for first time in centuries. The Franklin tree, known for its large, fragrant
and beautiful white blooms, was first discovered in the United States by two brothers who named
the plant after their close friend, founding father of the USA and renowned inventor Benjamin
Franklin. The plant became extinct in the United States, however, in the 1800s, and
a single specimen was brought back to the Trewithen Estate nursery in Cornwall, United
Kingdom but was later feared lost. However, the rare shrub revived and the staff has successfully
cultivated several Franklin trees, with three that are flowering this year and more expected
next year. Nursery manager Luke Hazelton noted, “It is such a rare shrub and extinct in
the wild. To see it flower in this country is of great interest to plant lovers.”
Our sincere thanks and congratulations, Mr. Hazelton and gardeners at the Trewithen Estate
nursery. Your loving care allows the world to delight in the beauty of this rare gift
of nature�