Native Frangipani - Hymenosporum flavum

Native Frangipani Hymenosporum flavum

A refined Australian native that delivers year-round architectural presence and one of the most arresting floral displays in the native palette. Hymenosporum flavum brings vertical structure, deep green foliage, and cascading cream-to-gold blooms to prestige landscapes where both form and fragrance are non-negotiable.

Why Native Frangipani

Floral impact: Prolific clusters of cream flowers deepening to golden yellow, richly fragrant and visually commanding through spring and early summer.
Architectural form: Naturally upright and slender, delivering strong vertical lines without the need for heavy maintenance or shaping.
Native provenance: Indigenous to Australia's east coast rainforests, well-adapted to humid subtropical and temperate climates.
Year-round presence: Dense, glossy dark green foliage maintains structure and screening value across every season.
Advanced stock advantage: Supplied as a mature specimen, this tree arrives ready to anchor a planting scheme immediately, no establishment lag, no compromise on scale.

Ideal Applications

Feature planting: A standout specimen in high-visibility zones such as arrival courts, entry forecourts, and pool surrounds.
Screening and privacy: Dense upright canopy provides effective visual screening along boundaries and between structures.
Residential prestige projects: Suited to architect-designed homes where a native palette with refined aesthetics is required.
Commercial landscapes: Performs with distinction in hospitality, mixed-use, and corporate settings where fragrance and foliage quality are valued.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years until established, particularly during dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes.

Plant Details

Height: 8–15m
Width: 3–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow