Brugmansia
candida grows as a large shrub or
small tree. The Trumpet Tree blooms are incredible for their size, prominence
and fragrance. Legend
has it that by sleeping under Trumpet trees strange dreams come to you.
Brugmansia and Datura might be
intoxicating but they are also extremely poisonous and should not be
ingested or planted where children are likely to play or pets might browse.
Brugmansia
candida can do quite well in a shady garden location
as well as in direct sun near the coast. At my house Brugmansia
candida grows 6-8 feet during the summer and
usually dies back to 2" wood or the ground if it is a rough winter.
In a favored garden location Brugmansia candida can grow to 10-15 feet
tall and wide. So far Brugmansia candida has come back after nights
in the high teens in our garden, but it took it well into Spring to show
signs of life. Cultivars of Brugmansia candida include 'Double
White', 'Gran Marnier', and 'Plena'. Brugmansia candida is the
result of a cross between Brugmansia aurea and Brugmansia versicolor.
