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Plumeria obtusa
Singapore Frangipani
Plumeria · Apocynaceae
Singapore Frangipani (Plumeria obtusa) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 8 m spread, with a spreading canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Plumeria
Family
Apocynaceae
Common name
Singapore Frangipani
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Plumeria obtusa belongs to the Plumeria genus within the Apocynaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
8 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Plumeria obtusa observation photograph — GBIF · Rob Foster · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

