Sweet Tea Mountain Gordlinia 1" cal

Sweet Tea Mountain Gordlinia (Gordlinia grandiflora 'Sweet Tea') is a rare, semi-evergreen hybrid ornamental shrub or small tree known for its large, white, camellia-like flowers with a prominent yellow center, resembling a fried egg, that bloom from July through September. This hybrid of Franklinia alatamaha and Gordonia lasianthus has a light, sweet fragrance, reaches 20-30 feet tall, and offers subtle red-orange fall color on its remaining leaves. It thrives in full sun to partial afternoon shade, prefers well-drained, moist, acidic soil, and is best suited for USDA Zones 7-10