Fairchild Botanic Garden
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Taxon
Plumeria filifolia
Family:
Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Distribution:
Eastern Cuba
Description:
A unique and unusual Plumeria with thin, needle-like leaves and white flowers. It is naturally found on rocky slopes along the coast of eastern Cuba. It tends to grow into a shrub with long branches terminated by clusters of arching needle-like leaves. It responds well to pruning to produce a more densely-branched habit. Prefers well drained soil and full sun.
Locations
1:
Plot 17
(17)
• Accession: 2019-0067*A
2:
Plot 17
(17)
• Accession: 2019-0067*B
3:
Plot 46
(46)
• Accession: 2019-0067*C
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Individual