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General Notes

A hybrid between Brugmansia aurea × Brugmansia versicolor.

Utility friendly tree.

The datura plant produces large flowers with double petals. Both the flowers and seeds are poisonous.  Brugmansia candida has no HPWRA (Hawai'i Pacific Weed Risk Assessment) score.

 

Has fragrant Flower.

Family: Solanaceae

Synonyms

Brugmansia candida
Datura candida
Brugmansia aurea × Brugmansia versicolor.

Additional Common Names

ANGEL'S TRUMPET, DATURA, Double White Angel's Trumpet

Tree Characteristics

Rounded or Vase Shape.

Has Evergreen foliage.

Height: 10 - 15 feet.

Width: 10 - 12 feet.

Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Year.

Longevity 40 to 150 years.

Leaves Cordate, No Change, Evergreen.

Flowers Showy. Fragrant White. Flowers in Summer or Fall.

Capsule, fruiting in Summer or Fall.

Shading Capacity Rated as Dense in Leaf.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

Sunset Zones 12, 13 and 16 - 24.

USDA Hardiness Zones 10 - 12.

Exposure Full Sun to Full Shade.

Moist Soil.

Loam or Sand Texture.

Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline Soil pH.

Salinity Tolerance is Moderate Inland.

Seaside Tolerance is Good in Mild Zone.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

Branch Strength Rated as Medium Weak

Root Damage Potential Rated as Low.

Poisonous Health Hazard.

Not Deer Palatable.

Special Uses & Values

Screen.

Cite this tree:
SelecTree. "Brugmansia × candida Tree Record." 1995-2021. Apr 17, 2021.
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/brugmansia-×-candida >

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