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Duranta erecta
Product Code:
PLT-1825
Width:
40,00
(cm)
Height:
55,00
(cm)
Depth:
40,00
(cm)
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Variant:
Golden
Source:
Netherlands
$23.00
Transform your outdoor space with the radiant glow of the Golden Duranta! This stunning shrub is a living splash of sunshine, offering brilliant yellow foliage all year long. Perfect for creating a vibrant privacy hedge or a dazzling garden centerpiece, it's a fast-growing, low-maintenance choice for any gardener. Attract butterflies and create instant curb appeal. Buy now to add a touch of gold to your landscape!
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Golden Duranta
Botanical Name: Duranta erecta 'Golden'
Former Name: Duranta repens
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-1825
Alternative Names:
Golden Dewdrop
Pigeon Berry
Skyflower
دورنتا
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Duranta
3. Origin & Distribution
Native Range: Native to the Americas, from Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico south to Brazil and Argentina. It is widely cultivated and has naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
4. Visual Characteristics
Leaves: Bright, vibrant yellow to chartreuse foliage. Leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, typically 1-3 inches long, and may have toothed or smooth margins.
Flowers: Produces clusters of small, delicate, tubular flowers in shades of lavender, violet-blue, or white. They appear in drooping racemes, primarily in summer and fall.
Fruit: Bears attractive clusters of small, spherical, golden-orange berries (drupes) after flowering. These berries are a key ornamental feature but are toxic.
Stems: Stems are slender and can be weeping or arching. Some varieties may have small thorns along the stems, while many cultivars are thornless.
5. Size & Dimensions
Mature Height: Typically grows 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 m) tall in landscapes but can reach up to 18 feet (5.5 m) in ideal tropical conditions.
Mature Width: Spreads about 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 m) wide, with a sprawling, bushy habit.
6. Light Requirements
Optimal Light: Full sun. At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day is required for the most vibrant golden foliage color and best flowering. It can tolerate partial shade, but the leaves will appear more lime-green.
7. Watering Needs
Watering Frequency: Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and in periods of extreme heat. Water deeply when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. It is moderately drought-tolerant once established.
8. Soil & Potting
Soil Type: Prefers rich, fertile, and well-draining soil. It is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as drainage is good.
pH Level: Tolerates a wide pH range but performs best in soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5).
9. Temperature & Humidity
Temperature Range: Thrives in warm climates and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It is sensitive to frost and will die back in colder temperatures but may regrow from the roots in spring.
Humidity Level: Prefers moderate to high humidity but is quite adaptable to average humidity levels.
10. Fertilization
Fertilizer Type & Frequency: Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in the spring as new growth emerges. For optimal growth, you can supplement with a liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Pruning: Requires regular pruning to maintain its shape, control its size, and encourage dense growth. It can be pruned heavily to form a formal hedge or shaped as desired. Pruning can be done at any time of year.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally robust but can be susceptible to pests like whiteflies, mealybugs, and scale insects. Poorly drained soil can lead to root rot.
Overall Care Level: Low to moderate. Its fast growth rate means it requires regular pruning, but it is otherwise a very forgiving and easy-to-grow plant.
12. Growth & Propagation
Growth Rate: Fast. It can grow several feet in a single season under optimal conditions.
Propagation Method: Easily propagated from softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, although cuttings are necessary to ensure the cultivar's traits are preserved.
13. Common Problems
Pests: Watch for whiteflies, aphids, scale insects, and mealybugs, especially on new growth.
Diseases: Fungal leaf spots can occur in overly wet conditions, and root rot is a risk in waterlogged soil.
Other Issues: Can become leggy and unkempt if not pruned regularly. Foliage color may fade to green in insufficient light. Some varieties have thorns which can be a hazard.
14. Benefits & Uses
Landscape Uses: Ideal as a vibrant hedge, border plant, or foundation planting. Excellent as a specimen plant for a splash of color, in containers, or for creating topiaries.
Environmental Benefits: The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The berries provide food for some bird species.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Toxicity to Humans: All parts of the plant, especially the leaves and unripe berries, are poisonous if ingested. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions. It should be kept away from children.
Toxicity to Pets: Toxic to dogs, cats, and other pets. Ingestion can be dangerous and potentially fatal.
Handling Precautions: The sap may cause skin irritation or dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Use caution when pruning, as some varieties possess sharp thorns.
Duranta erecta
$23.00
Transform your outdoor space with the radiant glow of the Golden Duranta! This stunning shrub is a living splash of sunshine, offering brilliant yellow foliage all year long. Perfect for creating a vibrant privacy hedge or a dazzling garden centerpiece, it's a fast-growing, low-maintenance choice for any gardener. Attract butterflies and create instant curb appeal. Buy now to add a touch of gold to your landscape!
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Golden Duranta
Botanical Name: Duranta erecta 'Golden'
Former Name: Duranta repens
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-1825
Alternative Names:
Golden Dewdrop
Pigeon Berry
Skyflower
دورنتا
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Duranta
3. Origin & Distribution
Native Range: Native to the Americas, from Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico south to Brazil and Argentina. It is widely cultivated and has naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
4. Visual Characteristics
Leaves: Bright, vibrant yellow to chartreuse foliage. Leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, typically 1-3 inches long, and may have toothed or smooth margins.
Flowers: Produces clusters of small, delicate, tubular flowers in shades of lavender, violet-blue, or white. They appear in drooping racemes, primarily in summer and fall.
Fruit: Bears attractive clusters of small, spherical, golden-orange berries (drupes) after flowering. These berries are a key ornamental feature but are toxic.
Stems: Stems are slender and can be weeping or arching. Some varieties may have small thorns along the stems, while many cultivars are thornless.
5. Size & Dimensions
Mature Height: Typically grows 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 m) tall in landscapes but can reach up to 18 feet (5.5 m) in ideal tropical conditions.
Mature Width: Spreads about 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 m) wide, with a sprawling, bushy habit.
6. Light Requirements
Optimal Light: Full sun. At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day is required for the most vibrant golden foliage color and best flowering. It can tolerate partial shade, but the leaves will appear more lime-green.
7. Watering Needs
Watering Frequency: Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and in periods of extreme heat. Water deeply when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. It is moderately drought-tolerant once established.
8. Soil & Potting
Soil Type: Prefers rich, fertile, and well-draining soil. It is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as drainage is good.
pH Level: Tolerates a wide pH range but performs best in soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5).
9. Temperature & Humidity
Temperature Range: Thrives in warm climates and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It is sensitive to frost and will die back in colder temperatures but may regrow from the roots in spring.
Humidity Level: Prefers moderate to high humidity but is quite adaptable to average humidity levels.
10. Fertilization
Fertilizer Type & Frequency: Feed with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in the spring as new growth emerges. For optimal growth, you can supplement with a liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Pruning: Requires regular pruning to maintain its shape, control its size, and encourage dense growth. It can be pruned heavily to form a formal hedge or shaped as desired. Pruning can be done at any time of year.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally robust but can be susceptible to pests like whiteflies, mealybugs, and scale insects. Poorly drained soil can lead to root rot.
Overall Care Level: Low to moderate. Its fast growth rate means it requires regular pruning, but it is otherwise a very forgiving and easy-to-grow plant.
12. Growth & Propagation
Growth Rate: Fast. It can grow several feet in a single season under optimal conditions.
Propagation Method: Easily propagated from softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, although cuttings are necessary to ensure the cultivar's traits are preserved.
13. Common Problems
Pests: Watch for whiteflies, aphids, scale insects, and mealybugs, especially on new growth.
Diseases: Fungal leaf spots can occur in overly wet conditions, and root rot is a risk in waterlogged soil.
Other Issues: Can become leggy and unkempt if not pruned regularly. Foliage color may fade to green in insufficient light. Some varieties have thorns which can be a hazard.
14. Benefits & Uses
Landscape Uses: Ideal as a vibrant hedge, border plant, or foundation planting. Excellent as a specimen plant for a splash of color, in containers, or for creating topiaries.
Environmental Benefits: The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The berries provide food for some bird species.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Toxicity to Humans: All parts of the plant, especially the leaves and unripe berries, are poisonous if ingested. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions. It should be kept away from children.
Toxicity to Pets: Toxic to dogs, cats, and other pets. Ingestion can be dangerous and potentially fatal.
Handling Precautions: The sap may cause skin irritation or dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Use caution when pruning, as some varieties possess sharp thorns.
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