Jim Little is one of the defining names in modern Plumeria breeding in the USA, specifically in Hawaii. According to the farm’s own history, his work with Plumerias began as a hobby in 1973; this later developed into Jim Little Nursery & Farms, also known as Little Plumeria Farms on Oʻahu. Today, the operation is recognized worldwide as a leading source for rare hybrid Plumerias.

What is particularly remarkable is that the Little family has worked with Plumerias across three generations to this day: Jim, his son Clark, and his grandson Dane continue to run the farm together. According to their own account, the family manages a roughly 20-acre farm on the North Shore of Oʻahu and maintains one of the largest collections of rare hybrid Plumerias worldwide.

Jim Little is especially known for his numerous cultivars and introductions. Among collectors, many varieties are still directly attributed to the Jim Little Collection. His influence on the international Plumeria scene is enormous, as over decades he has not only established new varieties but also shaped the popularity of Plumerias far beyond Hawaii.