Lopsided tree with weak branch

I repotted my largest plumeria (a Kauka Wilder) at night and then noticed the next day that most of the volume is on one side (the lower "trunk" was planted vertical). I'm concerned about all that weight devloping on one side and causing it to break and thinking maybe I should repot it so that the vertical lower trunk is slanted in such a way as to bring the heavier side more in balance over the center point (see attached photo - I'm considering replanting with the top tilted more to the left). Also, one of the support branches seems to be rather thin (next photo) and I'm wondering what others who are familiar with pruning would do. Thanks for any suggestions.

Photo of smaller vertical support branch that doesn't seem to be keeping up with the developing branches that it supports.

I don't think it is necessary to repot since the base is nice and straight. Some plumerias just naturally have thinner branches, and 'Kauka Wilder' is one of them, but as the tree continues to mature, the trunk will become thicker. I don't think you have to worry about it breaking from the weight, but if you get a lot of high winds in your area and are nervous about it breaking, then you could always run a sturdy stake straight up against the trunk and tie a support holding the longest branch closer to the trunk. Plumeria branches can be moved and straightened very easily over time using a sturdy stake and green plastic stretch ties. My article discusses this in detail: http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/45/

Thanks, Clare. My biggest concern is how lopsided it's growing. I wish it had branches leaning outward on the left side to balance out the tree more.

We are on a hillside and we can get some pretty strong winds. I don't think much would happen now while it's this size but I'm concerned more when it gets much larger. Is there any way I can "encourage" it to put limbs out on the opposite side of the dominate right-leaning limbs?

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I just looked at your article. I woulld like to try grafting sometime but I'd be really nervous to do that on my KW (shudder). I wish I had seen your article with three limbs were knocked off one of my plumerias last winter.

What is that plumeria next to your photograph of the cancun pink? Also, you have a picture of a Gold Coast Peachy. Is that yours and if so, where can I find one? Just lovely and I understand it has a very nice fragrance.

So... what happens if you take a branch from two different plumerias and graft them onto a third plumeria? Can you get a plumeria with two different types of flowers?

Well, flowering is the usual way that a tip branches, but you could cut the tip off the branch on the other side, and it will probably sprout two or more branches beneath the cut. I think it will become sturdier as it gets larger. Here are some trees in Hawaii.

'Teresa Wilder' is to the left of 'Cancun Pink,' and 'Tahitian Sunset' is to the right of it.

Yes, that is my 'Gold Coast Peachy,' and it does have a nice fragrance, and I believe that Brad's Buds and Blooms sells them: http://www.bradsbudsandblooms.com/ If you don't see it listed on the web site, send him an email because he may have it anyway.

Yes, we just talked about multi-grafted trees on another thread here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/762161/

Beautiful! I'd give up palms if I knew I could have a yard full of plumerias like that! :-)

Is Brad actively working to prevent the splash virus?

What if I cut off the nubs at the joint of the "Y" of the two branches? (referring to the two small "bumps" )

Yes, Brad takes precautions concerning the virus and can be trusted. I doubt cutting off those nubs will result in new branches.