If you’re planning to prune your frangipani tree, I may be able to cut off the branches and take them away for a small fee.
Desirable Conditions
South East Queensland.
September to December.
Be flexible with the date of pruning to save paying extra for travel costs.
Between 2 to 3m tall.
A healthy tree growing in at least 3 hours of sun per day and free from insect and fungal damage.
Be able to send at least one photo of the flower, one of the tree from about 2m away and one from about 10m away showing the surroundings.
Unsuitable Conditions (For a cheap quote)
Tall trees which have fences and sheds underneath which prevent branches from falling to the ground.
Trees which have to be pruned by a specific date, especially February to July.
Unhealthy trees usually which include those that have been in full shade for a long time and those which have been damaged by fungus or insects.
In some cases, DIY or a local gardener or handyman will be a better option. In which case, please feel free to get some free advice from our Pruning Frangipanis page.
If interested, please send me an email with a few photos to my email address.
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Can you please prune our frangipani tree? I would like it to be half its size and have a lower canopy and lower flowers.
Yes, it’s a good idea to reduce the size of a frangipani tree if it’s in a small space or not balanced with its surroundings. They will also grow back with healthy foliage and flowers. I will contact you by email to exchange more information.
Hi I am about to prune back my mature frangipanis hard as they are getting unruly and the leaf drop is annoying due to the rust. So next spring i am aiming to get fresh growth on smaller canopies and commence early organic based prevention with the rust to try to finally get control.
Anyway, I do not have a chain saw, nor have I used one and only doing what I can with a pruning saw. Therefore are you interested in pruning the branches now rather than spring?
Colours: Classic white with yellow throat; light pink; sunset colours plus you could have a small amount from the dark pink variety which is smaller tree and not as out of control
Yes, that’s a good way to beat rust. Frangipani wood is quite soft so a handsaw and a bit of muscle power can usually get the job done. I’ll send you some more information by email.
Hi we have a large frangipani in our front yard, she is losing her leaves now for autumn and I just noticed on closer inspection that quite a few Branches have gone soft and bent over, it looks like some sort of root rot, or it could be because it’s lower branches aren’t getting any sun but I’m wondering if I should leave it now until spring or I should cut these off now? Or you could do it? I do think this tree does need some thinning as well…. but I didn’t think Autumn was the right time to do it would love your thoughts! we are in Runaway Bay Gold Coast thanks So much
Hi Lisa, Large frangipani trees can handle a prune anytime of the year and can keep a good shape after pruning but its’ best NOT to prune smaller frangipanis (under 1.5m tall). I’ll send you an email message and if you can email me a photo, I should be able to offer some more specific advice.
I need to prune my frangipani.
Thanks for useful information.
Hi. I have an old frangipani which seems badly infected with mealy bug. I have tried to regularly hose the leaves as to difficult to spray. Would I be best to prune it right back and should I do it now. Its leaves are quite deformed.
Thank you.
Hi. I don’t have all the answers but I know insects and fungus attack weak plants. Pruning might help remove the bugs and will help healthy new branches to grow.
Hi David
I love this site! I have 2 large frangipanis that need a good prune (at least 1/3). I’ve always been a bit nervous abt pruning. Them as I don’t want to cause damage. They are still in full leaf ( early May) . I will be away for 3-4 months from June. Is it ok to prune them early Nov – they may be budding by then?
Hi Lisa,
I think the biggest danger when cropping or pruning a frangipani tree is that a wound does not heal over and rots. If the wound holds rain water, it will likely create core rot. Core rot can spread down through the branch and can possibly, not likely but possibly, spread down through the trunk to the roots killing the whole tree. I’ve noticed frangipanis heal and grow back well in spring and summer. My guess is that they feed and grow in the warmer months so there are lots of nutrients going into the healing process. Different people say different things but if the tree is strong to start with, I don’t think it makes a big difference.