Plumeria rubra

Known for it's beautiful and attractive flowers, this 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. Flowers are clustered at the branch tips and emerge before the leaves in spring. The stunning, highly fragrant flowers appear Nov - May and can be followed by long brown seed pots. 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.