Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hymenosporum flavum - Evergreen Trees Direct

Load video: Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

$250.00

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Title: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.9m – 2.2m Approx.
100L: 2m - 2.6m Approx

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 – 6 meters

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is expected to grow Approx. 0.6 – 1 m per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Trade

We supply advanced trees to landscapers, developers, architects, and councils Australia-wide. Trade clients receive fast quotes, expert advice, and access to premium stock with reliable freight.

Register or learn more ›

Shipping

Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the pallet space your order occupies in the truck and your delivery location.

There is no charge to calculate your freight.

Contact

Have a question or a list to send through to us?

Email: sales@evergreentrees.com.au

Phone: (03) 7042 3318

Our 20% Off EOFY Sale is Live

20% off sale applies automatically at checkout. No Code Required. Applies to Orders over $1,500

About Your New Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Hymenosporum flavum, known as Native Frangipani, is a stunning Australian native tree celebrated for its aromatic, tropical appeal. Growing to 6–10 meters tall and 3–5 meters wide, it features glossy, dark green, slightly wavy leaves that provide lush year-round foliage.

From late spring to early summer, the Native Frangipani delights with fragrant cream-to-deep yellow flowers, filling gardens and landscapes with a sweet, intoxicating scent reminiscent of true Frangipani. Its upright, columnar to slightly spreading form suits both single-trunk and multi-stemmed growth habits.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade and requiring moderate watering, this fast-growing, low-maintenance tree is perfect as a specimen or feature in tropical, native, or sensory gardens. It looks excellent where you want to bring a vibrant, fragrant elegance that truly resonates with lovers of exotic, natural beauty.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

View full details

Type:

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Type: Australian Native

Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box Topiary Balls

From $770.00

Type: Structural Foliage

Buxus japonica Japanese Box Topiary Balls

From $300.00

Type: Structural Foliage

Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls

From $200.00

Type: Hedging and Screening Trees

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl'

From $130.00

Type: Hedging and Screening Trees

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'

From $130.00

Liguleria Reniformis - Evergreen Trees Direct

Type: Structural Foliage

Ligularia Reniformis

$45.00

Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Street Tree

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani Evergreen or Deciduous?

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 – 6 meters

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is expected to grow Approx. 0.6 – 1 m per year.

Growth Rate of Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is expected to grow Approx. 0.6 – 1 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Is Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani frost tolerant?

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is

Does Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani Flower?

Hymenosporum flavum produces highly fragrant, creamy-yellow tubular flowers from late spring through summer, with blooms opening ivory and maturing to rich gold. These clusters sit prominently at the ends of the branches and create a lush, tropical-style display with exceptional perfume.

Does Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Is Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is Native to Native to the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales, and also found in New Guinea.

What is the Wildlife Value of Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani ?

Its sweetly perfumed flowers attract native bees, butterflies, hoverflies and night-flying pollinators such as moths. The dense evergreen canopy provides shelter, shade and nesting opportunities for small birds, adding significant biodiversity value to subtropical and coastal gardens.

How much Sunlight does Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani need?

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Hymenosporum flavum performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or overly dry soils unless improved with organic matter to increase drainage and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support healthy evergreen growth, vigour and abundant perfume-rich flowering.

Is Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani Drought Tolerant?

Is Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, and once established the Native Frangipani develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in warm, sheltered positions and benefits from deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain dense foliage, steady growth and strong flowering.

youtube

How To Plant Your Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani is expected to grow Approx. 0.6 – 1 m per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for psyllids or scale in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani in Different Soil

Hymenosporum flavum performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.When is the best time to plant Native Frangipani?

A.Planting in early spring or fall is recommended to allow the tree to establish in moderate weather conditions.

Q. How often should I water my Native Frangipani

A. Regular watering is important during the establishment phase and in periods of extended drought.

Q. Is Hymenosporum flavum susceptible to any pests or diseases?
A. It is generally resilient but should be monitored for common garden pests and diseases.

Q. Can Native Frangipani be pruned into a hedge or screen?
A. While typically grown as a tree, it can be pruned to form a hedge or screen with regular maintenance.

Q. What makes Native Frangipani a unique choice for landscaping?

A. Its beautiful, fragrant flowers, evergreen foliage, and adaptability to a range of environments make it a unique and attractive option for diverse garden styles.