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Gordlinia grandiflora 'Sweet Tea' (Standard) - Sweet Tea Mountain Gordlinia

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Gordlinia grandiflora 'Sweet Tea' (Standard) is more than just a tree—it's an enchanting experience for the senses. Going by the name Sweet Tea Mountain Gordlinia, this hybrid tree captivates you with an exquisite blend of natural beauty and sweet scent. Perched proudly, reaching heights of 20-30 feet, its robust stature serves not only as a bold statement in your garden but also as a subtle piece of privacy. The star attraction, the large, fragrant flowers, arrives from late summer, bathing your yard in a creamy palette of white and burgundy all the way into the fall. Complementing these blossoms is the glossy, dark green foliage, which undergoes a stunning transformation into a warm bronze-orange tint during the fall. And while its vibrant tapestry of colors is enough to win you over, the Sweet Tea Mountain Gordlinia adds an extra touch by filling your open spaces with an intoxicatingly sweet aroma. As hardy as it is visually striking, this tree is designed to thrive across a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, requiring medium water usage and well-drained soil. Perfect for USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9, the Sweet Tea Mountain Gordlinia offers continual delight with year-round interest. Spruce up your landscape design with this versatile tree and bask in the sweet harmony it brings.

  • Size: Up to 20-30 feet tall
  • Flowers: Large, fragrant, white flowers with yellow centers
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that turn bronze-orange in fall
  • Water usage: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional Feature: Aromatic tree with a sweet fragrance
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