How to prune celadine frangipani

Late winter to early spring while dormant. Prune out dead or diseased branches to healthy wood above a node. Shape lightly by shortening one or two long branches by no more than one-third. Make clean cuts at a slight angle to discourage water pooling on the cut surface.

Annually in late winter; otherwise only as needed. Celadine Frangipani (Plumeria rubra 'Celadine') is a cultivar of red frangipani and follows the same pruning rules: minimal intervention, as flowers form at branch tips. Remove dead or damaged wood in late winter while dormant. Light shaping is fine, but avoid heavy pruning that sacrifices this season's flower buds. Wear gloves for the sap.

Prune out dead or diseased branches to healthy wood above a node. Shape lightly by shortening one or two long branches by no more than one-third. Make clean cuts at a slight angle to discourage water pooling on the cut surface.