Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hymenosporum flavum Native Frangipani,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Irregular Shape, Oval, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
An Australian rainforest tree reaching up to 25m in its natural habitat but usually much smaller in cultivation (around 8-15m). Flowers are yellow, fragrant and attract birds, bees and butterflies. Foliage is dark, glossy green. Can be grown all over Australia however performs best in warmer climates with summer rainfall. Is classified as fire retardant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden, Verge, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pittosporaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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