This undated photo shows a franklinia blossom in Philadelphia, Pa. Enjoy fall blossoms from the franklinia tree, a tree that, although native, has not been seen anywhere in the wild for 200 years.

A Franklinia blossom is seen in Philadelphia. Enjoy fall blossoms from the Franklinia tree, a tree that, although native, has not been seen anywhere in the wild for 200 years. Fortunately the tree is ...

A group of people at table in a shady backyard - Luza Studios/Getty Images Are you looking for a touch of living history and breathtaking beauty for your outdoor space? Franklinia alatamaha, or the ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Because this time of year is so bare, lots of gardeners look for plants with fruit that's persistent - which just means it sticks around through winter. Our pretty little native ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - There are few enough trees that flower in late summer, so when a tree is still blooming this far into fall, it's worth mentioning. My little Franklinia tree has been blooming ...

If you have the ears to listen, this tree has a story to tell. Let's go back to 1765 and travel along with American naturalists John Bartram and his son, William, from Philadelphia to Florida. On a ...