Hymenosporum flavum – Native Frangipani

Hymenosporum flavum - native frangipani
Hymenosporum flavum - native frangipani
Hymenosporum flavum - native frangipani

The Native Frangipani is one of the most useful Australian rainforest trees for gardens with its fragrant frangipani-like flowers, glossy green leaves and disitinctive upright pyramidal shape. It grows well over a wide range of soils and climatic conditions and does surprisingly well in inland and southern areas but it is important to protect seedlings from frost until they are a couple of metres tall. Generally, the Native Frangipani does not need pruning, which can damage its symmetrical shape, but it can be pruned to a desired size and shape if required. The delightful fragrance of the flowers is sweetly tropical.

Family : Pittosporaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 7

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Fragrant oils, Street tree, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Hymenosporum flavum

Common Name : Native Frangipani

Height : 15

Flower Color : White, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Flower garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects