Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia arborea

Also known as

Moonflower, Maanblomme, Engeltrompette (Afr.)

Brugmansia arborea (Datura arborea) (11034244644) by Joan Simon (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Full Sun

Moderate care

Moderate watering

Tender

11b

USDA zone

7°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
7m	Max	3m
2m	Min	1m

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has a strong fragrance

Angel's Trumpet Overview

Shrub to small tree with an abundance of creamy white trumpet flowers, borne from late spring to autumn. The closely related Dutara arborea are often confused with these smaller trumpets, but have bigger flowers and flowers in flushes. The white flowers are very fragrant – especially during the night to lure moth pollinators.

How to harvest Angel's Trumpet

Not usually harvested

How to propagate Angel's Trumpet

Seed

Cuttings

Cuttings root easily in moist soil.

Special features of Angel's Trumpet

Hedge plant

Quick growers to make an effective hedge.

Attractive flowers

Other uses of Angel's Trumpet

Grown for their flowers borne mainly in summer-autumn.