Botanical Name: Common Names:
Plumeria pudica Evergreen Frangipani, Fiddle Leaf Frangipani,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Upright
Description:
Known for it's beautiful and attractive flowers, this semi-deciduous tree or large spreading shrub has a single trunk and multiple, thick, knobbly branches. Large matte, dark green leathery leaves have a prominent midrib. Stunning flowers are clustered at the branch tips and emerge before the leaves in spring and summer. Widely grown in the tropical and sub-tropical climates of Australia, Frangipani but can also be grown in warm coastal areas. A wide range of cultivated varieties are available. This variety is evergreen in warmer climates. Grows approx 4m tall x 3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew, Scale, Sooty Mould
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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