Hymenosporum flavum
native Australian frangipani
A tender evergreen shrub to mid-sized tree, that can reach up to 20m in its native habitat, but more commonly grows to 8-10m high in cultivation. Leaves are lance-shaped and glossy, dark green, and often clustered at the tips of the branches. Clusters of fragrant flowers, opening cream and developing to golden yellow sometimes streaked with summer
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Guinea to E Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
In milder areas, may be grown outdoors as a specimen tree, in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Young plants need winter protection; mature plants may survive short spells around 0°C if shoots are well-ripened in summer. In colder areas, grow under glass in a conservatory or temperate greenhouse, in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8; hard pruning is tolerated. May need restrictive pruning if grown under glass
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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