Asked on Oct 10, 2013
Any idea what kind of tree/plants?
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Patches
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We took a drive into historic Niagara-on-the-Lake and noticed some unusual street plantings. They are magnificent and although I've seen a trumpet vine, this one is a tree! A passer-by referred to this as plumeria but that didn't seem quite right? I like the way they've used unusual plants as street decor, like this flowering maple (abutilon?). But the one that has us stumped is this tree which was laden with grape-sized fruit. Any ideas?
17 answers
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I think the tree with the fruit on it is a Gingko tree, which is notable for its smelly fruit. The leaves are gorgeous in the fall. The top photo with the trumpet-like flowers is a Brugmansia which is fragrant, but toxic if ingested. I think you're correct about the Abutilon (orange flowers).
Wallace Gardens
on Oct 10, 2013
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The first plant is angel trumpet, 2nd is a gingko (I didn't know they made fruit!), and the 3rd is a hibiscus
Diane Carlisle
on Oct 10, 2013
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the Angel Trumpet is HIGHLY toxic. it blooms at night and is very fragrant. spiny seed pods hold hundreds of seeds. they dry easily. I had beautiful ones in NJ. brought seeds to Fl when moved but I guess it's just too hot here. they gore but then leaves get thick and won't bloom. Great plant.
Valery
on Oct 10, 2013
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Thanks to all of you! It sure seems to be a Gingko tree and a Google search has some interesting facts ... like you don't eat the flesh but the nut inside, protect your hands and a warning that the odor is awful. Angel Trumpet - that name sure fits the shape of the flower! I found some scary info on this one too - apparently it can be very toxic as Valery mentioned above. The other one Abutilon is also known as a flowering maple and is closely related to the hibiscus. I'm learning lots of new things on my cycling trips - it's great being retired. :)
Patches
on Oct 10, 2013
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I am proof that the Angel Trumpet is caustic. Some of the seed got mixed in with the greens I planted one year and since the greens were a mixture, I couldn't tell Angel Trumpet was in it. I got really dizzy one night after eating a salad, not knowing the Angel Trumpet was to blame. The next day, I saw one blooming in the lettuce! I knew right away why I was dizzy. By the way, the name is really Datura. I think for me, a better name would be Devil's trumpet!
Elaine Simmons
on Oct 10, 2013
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Yes I read about the hallucinations Datura-Brugsmania can cause. I won't recommend this one for a garden since I don't want curious little fingers picking those flowers.
Patches
on Oct 10, 2013
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I think the plant with orange (or coral) colored flowers is what I have pursched as a May Apple. Does anyone have any other thoughts?
Katt
on Oct 10, 2013
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Yes, Gingko for sure. At zone 5 the maple is treated as an annual here, but perhaps it's ok where you are.
Sensible Gardening and Living
on Oct 11, 2013
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Brugmansia is hallucinogenic. I heard of one gardener who couldn't understand why her brugmansia's leaves were always stripped. Once she discovered that they are hallucinogenic, she thought the neighborhood teens must have been busy. :(
Willow Gates Landscaping
on Oct 11, 2013
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I agree with the first two . The last one looks like a Flowering Maple, Abutilon.
Gloria W
on Oct 12, 2013
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thank you. I'll try again. I love this plant. val
Valery
on Oct 12, 2013
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1) Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia) 2) Gingko 3) Abutilon
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Oct 12, 2013
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Gingko tree. Don't plant the female which bears the stinky fruit. The Gingko tree has been around since the dinosaurs.
Linda
on Oct 12, 2013
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to Elaine..that's Brugmansia,Datura & Angels trumpet... Never eat it .very Poisonus...the pod is the danger as it houses the large brown seed ball.i have planted that up North here & was Shocked to see it came back & thru spaces in patio blocks too...pretty in peach w variegated leaves.....
Meburke
on Oct 13, 2013
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1. Datura pr Burgmansia 2. Ginko 3. Flowering Maple or Abutilon
Rocky Mountain WaterScape
on Oct 14, 2013
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I KNEW it was poisonous, just didn't realize some seed had blown into my lettuce. What I had was Brugmansia because the flower pointed down and Datura flower points up.
Elaine Simmons
on Oct 15, 2013
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I KNEW it was poisonous, just didn't realize some seed had blown into my lettuce. What I had was Brugmansia because the flower pointed down and Datura flower points up.
Elaine Simmons
on Oct 15, 2013
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