Plumeria Obtusa "Frangipani, The Temple Tree or Champa"

Plumeria Obtusa

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.

Max Height: 6m

Spread: 4m

Origin: Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles

Family: Apocynaceae

Common Name: Frangipani, Plumeria

Flower Colour: White

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