Plumeria Obtusa, Frangipani, The Temple Tree

Max Height: 6m Spread: 4m

Origin: Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles Family: Apocynaceae

Common Name: Frangipani, Plumeria Flower Colour: White, Pink

Drought Tolerance: Low Salinity Tolerance: Low

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: Low

Water Requirement: Low PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: Medium

Growth Rate: Slow Fragrance: Yes

 

Plumeria obtusa “Frangipani or The Temple Tree” is a large, deciduous shrub or small, spreading tree with robust, sparsely branched, very thick stems. Spirally arranged, lance-shaped, slightly wrinkled, rich green leaves, to 30cm long, are usually finely hairy beneath. Salverform, yellow-eyed white flowers, 6cm across, are produced in terminal panicles from summer to autumn.

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