Tree Datura

I ordered a load of manure for the tree nursery. It turns out it was full of weed seeds. A bunch of Datura and other nastys popped up. I let a few of the Datura go because I wanted to see that they could do in a season. They are now 4 1/2 foot tall and I’m getting Little Shop of Horror vibes. I know they grow in to actual tree in warmer climates but, for the Midwest these are huge.

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There’s a house in town with some planted on purpose. They are monsters!

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The ornamental ones have impressive 10" flowers this has smaller 4" flowers with a purple in the center.

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Cow manure is great stuff and the enemy at the same time! Never saw manure that didn’t grow some of the plants that love it most Eg. Lambs quarter, dock ( at least their edible) ,cocklebur, Thistle, Sand burs ( thorny plants are the worst so bring gloves! ) Then there are the bindweeds and morning glory!

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Reminds me of Angel Trumpets. We have those growing in our area and they are a mess.

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I think you are right. I was looking at it yesterday and it’s covered with thorny seed pods.

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Same flower, poisonous

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