16-04-2025
Carpenters' Hall is getting two rare Ben Franklin trees
A rare pair of trees named after Philadelphia's patron saint Benjamin Franklin are coming to Philly.
Why it matters: Franklin is an icon — and he has a lot named after him in the region.
Driving the news: The 6-foot-tall saplings are being planted outside the historic Carpenters' Hall at the Independence National Historical Park later this month.
The tree is known for its large, cream-colored flowers with a bright yellowy-orange center and glossy, narrow leaves.
Fun facts: Don't expect to see Franklin trees while hiking in Wissahickon Valley Park: They're extinct in the wild.
Worth noting: It's fitting the trees will grow beside Carpenters' Hall, which was the site of Franklin's Library Company and the First Continental Congress, among other firsts.
