Stemmadenia galeottiana

Milky Way Tree, Lechoso

I love this small tree. These tropical shrubs or small trees are related to plumeria. They are covered in 2” fragrant cream trumpets in the summer, or year round in the tropics. The stems are light colored and contrast well with the dark green shiny foliage.  Excellent drainage essential. Needs a frost free location in the full sun. Does well in pots if protected from frost. Tropical America. The fragrance is very light, but sweet, it is said to smell like white shoulders perfume. New name: Tabernaemontana galeottiana