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Plumeria rubra

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The tree Plumeria rubra (frangipani) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during early spring to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Plumeria rubra (frangipani) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Plumeria rubra (frangipani) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, cut flowers, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics Plumeria rubra tolerates pollution and salt.