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Brugmansia arborea, the Angel's Trumpet occur naturally
at high altitudes in Asia and South America. It is a
small tree-like shrub, growing to 4-10 feet tall. It is
closely related to Datura, belonging to the same
nightshade family, solanaceae. Brugmansia blooms dangle
like great trumpets or bells while Datura blooms stand
erect. Brugmansia arborea is common in cultivation and is
very ornamental. Brugmansia may be grown in containers or
in the garden.
Known for its velvety creamy-white trumpet-like flowers
which are 6" long, nodding but not completely
pendulous. Very fragrant in the evening. The angel
trumpet blooms for an extended period in flushes from
early to mid-Summer through Autumn with several flowering
cycles. Container-grown plants moved indoors for the
Winter may bloom during those months.
The leaves are green, velvety, 8 inch long and in pairs.
Brugmansia arborea are toxic, all parts of plant are
poisonous if ingested. The fruit is spineless, 2.5 inches
long. The stem is erect and branching.
Hardiness zones 9-11, (-5°C/25°F, 4°C/40°F) in Winter.
It will stand short frosts, but generally does best in
areas where the temperature rarely drops below 32°F.
Provide a minimum Winter temperature of 7°C and reduce
watering over the Winter. In cold Winter areas, plants
can be brought indoors.
Brugmansia arborea likes rich, moist soil. Apply a
balanced fertilizer biweekly or monthly during the
growing season. Plant likes regular water, especially
when growing. Brugmansia arborea is a very robust and
somewhat drought tolerant variety. For best results,
provide a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial
shade.
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