Fairchild Botanic Garden
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Plumeria
obtusa
'Singapore Dwarf'
Common name:
frangipani (English)
Family:
Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Life form:
Shrub/sub-shrub
Description:
A true dwarf Plumeria, this evergreen tree/shrub can grow up to 12 feet planted in the ground, but can be maintained at 4 feet if planted in a container. It has outstanding compact form and dense branching. 'Singapore Dwarf' has sweetly-scented, pale pink pinwheel flowers and beautiful, deep, shiny green leaves. Prefers full sun to semi-shade and little to moderate water. Drought tolerant.
Locations
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Plot 33
(33)
• Accession: 2007-1077*A
Area
Individual