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1 In tropical regions, the frangipani may reach a height of 30-40 feet and grow half as wide. 2  Frangipani plants have long leather, fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips. 3  Frangipani plants have widely spaced, thick succulent branches which are round or pointed.
While plumerias normally need very little pruning, they can get quite tall and untidy if not kept properly maintained. In addition to good care, some plumeria pruning info may be necessary. Plumeria Care and Pruning. Plumeria (common name frangipani) is a small tree that grows around 30 feet high. It is native to tropical America and is very common in Hawaii. The leaves are glossy and pale green, while flowers are pale colored and form a pretty pinwheel shape.