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Is this tree a Plumeria?

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

I have been told this is a Plumeria. The flowers are white but unscented. Thank you for your help.

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  • 9 years ago

    Im quite sure it is, but you should wait for an expert!

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    9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I think it is too. Its possible/similar in description (but not guaranteed) to a variety with the common name "Bridal Veil" or "Bridal Bouquet." Or Pudica.

  • 9 years ago

    Agree.. Pudica!!

    White flowers and unique leaves...

    Diana's Compilation:


    P. pudica aka Hammerhead, Hammer Leaf, Bridal Bouquet, Everlasting Love. No scent or very little scent, dark green leaves, difficult to root.
    Somewhat fragrant in the heat of mid-day, but only then. Luc grafts pudica onto rubra. Pudica are rust-resistant and therefore desirable as breeding
    stock. So far, the crosses have not captured this desirable trait. The species originates from Margarita Island and Venezuela. In general P. pudica hardly
    set seed. Biggest shortcoming is its meager root system. Poor root system, should be grafted to resist wind damage. Drops leaves at around 40
    degrees. They tend to come back from the root system. Woodson lists caracassana as a synonym for Pudica. Pudica meaning pure, is a name used considerably in older descriptions refering to any pure white Plumerias originating in Central America and in the Caribbeans. The name caracassana
    would tell me that the species that we know as P.pudica was named after its place of origin, Venezuela and its capital Caracas. Striking-looking neatly
    growing plant and can be trained to enhance its natural 'umbrella top' look. They can be planted fairly close to each other--4-6 feet apart if the plant is
    trained with a single stem branch vertical. I also made a triangular planting similar to DT's, but about 5 feet apart--looks very nice. Flowers from early
    summer to around October; flowers have no fragrance. Cold tolerant. The idea of grafting P.pudica came from Mike Ferrero while he was curator of the
    plumeria collection at Nong Nooch Botanical garden in Thailand. That species is a native of Margarita Island off Venezuela. As such the island is never
    affected by the African hurricanes. FCN's P. pudica cuttings, over 6 feet tall, growing in the ground were all blown away by hurricanes Katrina and Wilma
    in 2005. The grafted P. pudica planted alongside were not affected and still growing. Seedlings: slight variations within the trees I grew from seeds.
    Some grew taller, faster, and others grew more slowly, and with more sideways branching. To date a total of four of the twenty have a clear vanilla
    essence perfume, and one of these, REALLY strong and sweet. This species evolved on a volcanic island in Central America and the root system
    makes no effort to penetrate deeply. Salt tolerant.


  • 9 years ago

    Also, it seems quite interesting that this pudica (what i think it is) is growing so many different stems in one area! Or is that just the canopy?

  • 9 years ago

    Definitely a Pudica ( Bridal Bouquet).

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