Most loved for the intensely fragrant white summer flowers with golden yellow centres, sculptural deciduous branching and unmistakable Frangipani perfume – one of the signature feature trees of warm Australian coastal and tropical gardens.
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Plumeria rubra var. acutifolia, commonly known as White Frangipani, is one of the most loved tropical feature trees in Australian gardens, valued for its sculptural branching, broad lance-shaped leaves and intensely fragrant white summer flowers with golden yellow centres. The flowers carry the unmistakable Frangipani perfume that defines holiday gardens and tropical-style planting from northern NSW through Queensland and beyond.
Native to the warmer regions of Central America and the Caribbean, Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter and produces its sculptural display of fragrant white flowers from late spring through summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun, free-draining soil and warm protected positions, is highly drought tolerant once established, handles coastal salt with ease, and develops a beautifully gnarled architectural form over time that softens with each season.
As an iconic deciduous tropical feature tree for tropical, coastal, modern and resort-style gardens, in courtyards, pool surrounds and signature feature positions, Plumeria rubra acutifolia brings fragrance, sculptural branching, intensely scented summer flowering and a long-lived holiday character to gardens in warm Australian climates.
About Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani
Plumeria rubra acutifolia grows to a mature size of approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a sculptural rounded canopy with thick fleshy branches. Growth is steady through warm seasons and the tree develops increasing character with age, particularly in the branching structure.
White Frangipani flowers from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing terminal clusters of white five-petalled flowers with a golden yellow centre. Each flower carries the unmistakable Frangipani perfume, and the long flowering period delivers fragrance to the garden for many months.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is a tropical tree and performs best in warm climates with full sun, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives across tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, coastal Sydney with warm aspects, and warm protected positions in coastal Western Australia. It is not suited to frost-prone or cold-climate gardens.
No. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is not frost tolerant and cannot survive sustained frost. In cooler climates it should only be grown in a heavily protected microclimate or in a large pot that can be moved under cover through winter. In frost-prone areas it is best avoided in favour of more cold-hardy alternatives.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter, dropping its leaves through the cooler months and standing as a sculptural branching form before regrowing fresh leaves in spring. The deciduous winter form is one of the most distinctive features of the tree and lends itself beautifully to architectural garden settings.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia handles salt-laden coastal winds and sandy free-draining soils with ease, and is one of the signature trees of warm Australian coastal gardens. It performs reliably in direct beachfront positions provided drainage is good and the climate is warm enough.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is very low maintenance once established in the right position. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Light shaping can be done in late winter while the tree is dormant. Apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support new growth and flowering, and protect young plants from frost in marginal climates.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Plumeria rubra var. acutifolia, commonly known as White Frangipani, is one of the most loved tropical feature trees in Australian gardens, valued for its sculptural branching, broad lance-shaped leaves and intensely fragrant white summer flowers with golden yellow centres. The flowers carry the unmistakable Frangipani perfume that defines holiday gardens and tropical-style planting from northern NSW through Queensland and beyond.
Native to the warmer regions of Central America and the Caribbean, Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter and produces its sculptural display of fragrant white flowers from late spring through summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun, free-draining soil and warm protected positions, is highly drought tolerant once established, handles coastal salt with ease, and develops a beautifully gnarled architectural form over time that softens with each season.
As an iconic deciduous tropical feature tree for tropical, coastal, modern and resort-style gardens, in courtyards, pool surrounds and signature feature positions, Plumeria rubra acutifolia brings fragrance, sculptural branching, intensely scented summer flowering and a long-lived holiday character to gardens in warm Australian climates.
About Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani
Plumeria rubra acutifolia grows to a mature size of approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a sculptural rounded canopy with thick fleshy branches. Growth is steady through warm seasons and the tree develops increasing character with age, particularly in the branching structure.
White Frangipani flowers from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing terminal clusters of white five-petalled flowers with a golden yellow centre. Each flower carries the unmistakable Frangipani perfume, and the long flowering period delivers fragrance to the garden for many months.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is a tropical tree and performs best in warm climates with full sun, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives across tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, coastal Sydney with warm aspects, and warm protected positions in coastal Western Australia. It is not suited to frost-prone or cold-climate gardens.
No. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is not frost tolerant and cannot survive sustained frost. In cooler climates it should only be grown in a heavily protected microclimate or in a large pot that can be moved under cover through winter. In frost-prone areas it is best avoided in favour of more cold-hardy alternatives.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter, dropping its leaves through the cooler months and standing as a sculptural branching form before regrowing fresh leaves in spring. The deciduous winter form is one of the most distinctive features of the tree and lends itself beautifully to architectural garden settings.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia handles salt-laden coastal winds and sandy free-draining soils with ease, and is one of the signature trees of warm Australian coastal gardens. It performs reliably in direct beachfront positions provided drainage is good and the climate is warm enough.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is very low maintenance once established in the right position. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Light shaping can be done in late winter while the tree is dormant. Apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support new growth and flowering, and protect young plants from frost in marginal climates.
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year in warm climates.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani works in an:
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 4m to 6m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year in warm climates.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year in warm climates.
They are considered to have a:
Is Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani frost tolerant?
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia flowers from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing terminal clusters of white five-petalled flowers with a golden yellow centre. Each bloom carries the unmistakable Frangipani perfume, and the long flowering period delivers fragrance to the garden for many months.
Does Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani flower?
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Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani is Native to Native to Central America and the Caribbean, where Plumeria rubra grows naturally across tropical and seasonally dry warm climates.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia provides a valuable summer nectar source through its long fragrant flowering period, attracting honeybees, native bees and pollinating moths in warm climates, and the sculptural branching also offers perching and shelter for small birds in established gardens.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani will thrive best in:
Plumeria rubra acutifolia prefers free-draining soils ranging from sandy through to loam, with a particular love of warm coastal positions on light free-draining ground. It is sensitive to wet feet and heavy clay, so improve drainage with raised planting and gypsum in heavier soils, or choose a naturally elevated position.
Is Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani Drought tolerant?
Through establishment Plumeria rubra acutifolia benefits from regular deep watering to build a strong root system. Once established it shows exceptional drought tolerance reflecting its origins in seasonally dry tropical climates, and mature trees handle extended dry periods with no supplementary irrigation.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia grows to a mature size of approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a sculptural rounded canopy with thick fleshy branches. Growth is steady through warm seasons and the tree develops increasing character with age, particularly in the branching structure.
White Frangipani flowers from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing terminal clusters of white five-petalled flowers with a golden yellow centre. Each flower carries the unmistakable Frangipani perfume, and the long flowering period delivers fragrance to the garden for many months.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is a tropical tree and performs best in warm climates with full sun, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives across tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, coastal Sydney with warm aspects, and warm protected positions in coastal Western Australia. It is not suited to frost-prone or cold-climate gardens.
No. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is not frost tolerant and cannot survive sustained frost. In cooler climates it should only be grown in a heavily protected microclimate or in a large pot that can be moved under cover through winter. In frost-prone areas it is best avoided in favour of more cold-hardy alternatives.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is highly drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins in seasonally dry tropical climates. Through establishment it benefits from regular deep watering, then transitions to occasional deep soaks through warm dry periods. Established trees handle extended dry periods with no irrigation.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter, dropping its leaves through the cooler months and standing as a sculptural branching form before regrowing fresh leaves in spring. The deciduous winter form is one of the most distinctive features of the tree and lends itself beautifully to architectural garden settings.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia handles salt-laden coastal winds and sandy free-draining soils with ease, and is one of the signature trees of warm Australian coastal gardens. It performs reliably in direct beachfront positions provided drainage is good and the climate is warm enough.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is very low maintenance once established in the right position. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Light shaping can be done in late winter while the tree is dormant. Apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support new growth and flowering, and protect young plants from frost in marginal climates.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
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Plumeria rubra var. acutifolia, commonly known as White Frangipani, is one of the most loved tropical feature trees in Australian gardens, valued for its sculptural branching, broad lance-shaped leaves and intensely fragrant white summer flowers with golden yellow centres. The flowers carry the unmistakable Frangipani perfume that defines holiday gardens and tropical-style planting from northern NSW through Queensland and beyond.
Native to the warmer regions of Central America and the Caribbean, Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter and produces its sculptural display of fragrant white flowers from late spring through summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun, free-draining soil and warm protected positions, is highly drought tolerant once established, handles coastal salt with ease, and develops a beautifully gnarled architectural form over time that softens with each season.
As an iconic deciduous tropical feature tree for tropical, coastal, modern and resort-style gardens, in courtyards, pool surrounds and signature feature positions, Plumeria rubra acutifolia brings fragrance, sculptural branching, intensely scented summer flowering and a long-lived holiday character to gardens in warm Australian climates.
About Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani
Plumeria rubra acutifolia grows to a mature size of approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a sculptural rounded canopy with thick fleshy branches. Growth is steady through warm seasons and the tree develops increasing character with age, particularly in the branching structure.
White Frangipani flowers from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing terminal clusters of white five-petalled flowers with a golden yellow centre. Each flower carries the unmistakable Frangipani perfume, and the long flowering period delivers fragrance to the garden for many months.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is a tropical tree and performs best in warm climates with full sun, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives across tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, coastal Sydney with warm aspects, and warm protected positions in coastal Western Australia. It is not suited to frost-prone or cold-climate gardens.
No. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is not frost tolerant and cannot survive sustained frost. In cooler climates it should only be grown in a heavily protected microclimate or in a large pot that can be moved under cover through winter. In frost-prone areas it is best avoided in favour of more cold-hardy alternatives.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter, dropping its leaves through the cooler months and standing as a sculptural branching form before regrowing fresh leaves in spring. The deciduous winter form is one of the most distinctive features of the tree and lends itself beautifully to architectural garden settings.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia handles salt-laden coastal winds and sandy free-draining soils with ease, and is one of the signature trees of warm Australian coastal gardens. It performs reliably in direct beachfront positions provided drainage is good and the climate is warm enough.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is very low maintenance once established in the right position. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Light shaping can be done in late winter while the tree is dormant. Apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support new growth and flowering, and protect young plants from frost in marginal climates.
