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Native frangipani — Hymenosporum flavum

Hymenosporum flavum

Pollinator favourite Shelter for wildlife Showy flowers Resilient garden plant

$8.00

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Plant profile

At a glance

The essentials for finding the right garden position.

Mature size: Height: 6–15 m · Width: 4–8 m
Light: Part shade, Shade
Water: Moist
Soil: Loamy
Drainage: Free-draining
Vegetation type: Wet Eucalypt, Rainforest
Plant lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Plant form: Trees

Plant ratings

A quick guide to this plant’s value for wildlife and the garden.

Bird food value
Host plant value
Pollinator value
Shelter & habitat value
Flower display
Garden resilience

About this plant

Native frangipani is an appealing tree for gardeners wanting lasting greenery and strong habitat structure. Fragrant cream flowers age to yellow-orange and are followed by long capsules containing winged seed. Its developing canopy can anchor a garden composition while adding shelter and visual depth over time.

Image credits:
Feature image: Mark Marathon via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: J. R. P. van Hoey Smith, via Trees and Shrubs Online. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/. Source: https://www.treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/hymenosporum/hymenosporum-flavum/

More plant details

Garden uses: Habitat tree, shade or canopy planting, restoration-style garden and layered wildlife corridor; especially suited to sites reflecting Wet Eucalypt, Rainforest.
Wildlife value: Hymenosporum flavum provides a useful seasonal flower resource for native bees and other insects. Hymenosporum flavum provides supplementary food and foraging opportunities for birds. Hymenosporum flavum provides useful tree structure for cover, perching and movement through a layered garden.
Flowering and fruiting: Fragrant cream flowers age to yellow-orange and are followed by long capsules containing winged seed.
Growth habit: Woody tree contributing canopy or mid-storey structure; indicative mature size 6–15 m × 4–8 m.
Cautions: Can become tall and narrow; fallen flowers may be slippery on hard surfaces.