Datura Species, Devil's Trumpet, Chinese Thorn Apple, Oak Leaf Datura

Daturaquercifolia

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Species
quercifolia (kwer-se-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Datura gigantea
Datura villosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Columbus, Georgia

Alamogordo, New Mexico

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Dansville, New York

Carrollton, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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M
Dansville, NY | August 2013 | neutral

This plant appeared this summer under one of our bird feeders. We live in western New York. Could this have come from bird seed? Is it da...Read More

M
Carrollton, TX | September 2010 | neutral

Don't know yet if this will be a welcome plant. My friend found 3 plants in her yard. Don't know how they got there. I took one and potte...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | August 2009 | neutral

Very Nice looking leaves and a fast grower. Seeds take 30-40 days to germinate. Don't expect them to sprout any sooner! Also requires hig...Read More

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