Frangipani on a Summer Day

Frangipani, also known as plumeria, is a tree best known for its fragrant, five-petal flowers that are used to make Hawaiian leis. Native to tropical climates, frangipani is a wonderful tree in the Southern garden. Frangipani is an easy-to-grow tropical tree that flowers from April through November.

When I lived at my house, I always had at least one frangipani tree. Below is one of last year’s photos taken in the front yard.

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