Gigi, my very first (three) plumeria were brought back from Maui over 25 years ago. They were 6", pencil-thin sticks. I still have those three plants and though I keep them at or less than 6' tall, their bases are huge.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.