Brunfelsia Species, Serpentine Rain Tree
Brunfelsiadensifolia

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh)
Species: densifolia (den-see-FOH-lee-a)

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By simple layering
By air layering

Seed Collecting