Plant Profile

Plumeria alba (White Frangipani)

Frangipani is a native to the tropcal areas but does well in any frost free areas. The branches and stems are thick and fleshy. The tree has a typical V shape. The bark is tender and when cut white sap appears which can be irritant. The flowers are large funnel shaped , white and yellow in the middle with an amazing fragrance. When flowers drop can make litter around. The plant can tolerate drought and some salt.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Frangipanier à fleurs blanches

Pronunciation: ploo-MEER-ee-uh AL-buh
Plant type: Tree
Origin: Puerto Rico
Heat Zones: 8 to 16

Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
Uses: Specimen, Container, Pollution Tolerant / Urban, Reclamation
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Slow

Tree Shape: Vase

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Open

Canopy Texture: Coarse

Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Brachidodrome

Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 10 - 20

Leaf Shape: Obovate

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Coarse

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Yellow
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 3 - 7

Flower Type: Solitary

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant (Lemony, Sweet)

Flower Color: White

Seasons: Summer, Fall
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
Fruit

Fruit Type: Capsule

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 7 - 10

Fruit Color: Grey

Seasons: Summer, Fall

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Good
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Moderate, Low

Light Requirements: Full, Part
Management

Toxicity: Yes

Invasive Potential: No

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: 25-50 years

Pests: Scales

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting