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May 27, 2011
An Angel Trumpet merged with a citrus tree
This beautiful Angel Trumpet seedling is also a carry over from last year. It is the result of a cross I made between Brugmansia seedling (Jacayna x The Chief) #5 x Brugmansia America.
Don't be confused by the citrus like foliage and what appears to be green fruit hanging nearby. While I wish my hybridizing skills would allow me to cross a Brugmansia with citrus tree, this navel tree is just acting as a support structure for an overgrown plant in queue to be re-potted.
So far all the blooms have had triple corolla skirts and have remained medium in size. It is not a shy bloomer and performs well in the heat.
This seedling will be bumped up to a 7 gallon pot this weekend and placed in my watch zone for the summer.
Don't be confused by the citrus like foliage and what appears to be green fruit hanging nearby. While I wish my hybridizing skills would allow me to cross a Brugmansia with citrus tree, this navel tree is just acting as a support structure for an overgrown plant in queue to be re-potted. So far all the blooms have had triple corolla skirts and have remained medium in size. It is not a shy bloomer and performs well in the heat.
This seedling will be bumped up to a 7 gallon pot this weekend and placed in my watch zone for the summer. 
Hey Fred - this is awesome. I am also in Clermont. Any chance I can come by and see it?