SelecTree: Tree Detail
BRUGMANSIA
Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi'
Photo Locations: Balboa Park - San Diego, CA, River Banks Botanical Garden - Columbia, SC, Hoyt Arboretum - Portland, OR and Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA
General Notes
Utility friendly tree.
Flowers and seeds are poisonous if eaten. Large shrubs which can be trained as small trees.
Family: Solanaceae
Synonyms
Brugmansia versicolor 'Charles Grimaldi'
Datura versicolor 'Charles Grimaldi'
Tree Characteristics
Rounded Shape.
Has Evergreen foliage.
Height: 15 - 20 feet.
Width: 10 feet.
Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Year.
Longevity Less than 50 years.
Leaves Ovate, Medium Green, No Change, Evergreen.
Flowers Showy. Orange or Yellow. Flowers in Summer.
Capsule, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in Fall.
Shading Capacity Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf.
Litter Issue is Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
Sunset Zones 12, 13 and 16 - 24.
USDA Hardiness Zones 10 - 12.
Exposure Full Sun to Full Shade.
Moist Soil.
Clay, Loam or Sand Texture.
Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline Soil pH.
Seaside Tolerance is Good in Mild Zone.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
Branch Strength Rated as Weak.
Root Damage Potential Rated as Low.
Poisonous Health Hazard.
Special Uses & Values
Screen.
Cite this tree:
SelecTree. "Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' Tree Record." 1995-2018. Apr 20, 2018.
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