How to prune golden angel's trumpet

Early spring before new growth, or late winter in frost-free climates. Cut leggy or older branches back to ½ in above a node. Preserve established Y-junctions and leave 6–10 nodes above each fork. Thin dense areas for airflow and remove dead or diseased wood entirely.

Annually; optional light tip-pruning during the growing season to encourage branching. Brugmansia aurea produces flowers on new wood, so annual pruning is key to a good display. Prune in early spring or late winter to shape the plant, remove winter damage, and stimulate branching. Like all Brugmansia, it tolerates hard cutting but needs time to re-establish its flowering Y-junctions. Wear gloves — all parts are toxic.

Cut leggy or older branches back to ½ in above a node. Preserve established Y-junctions and leave 6–10 nodes above each fork. Thin dense areas for airflow and remove dead or diseased wood entirely.