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Duranta 'Golden'
Product Code:
PLT-8940-P
Width:
40,00
(cm)
Height:
55,00
(cm)
Depth:
40,00
(cm)
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IQD33,331.80
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, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry
Botanical Name: Duranta erecta
Arabic Name: دورنتا
Plant Variant: Golden
Plant Color: Yellow
Plant Country: Netherlands
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Duranta
Species: D. erecta
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. It has been widely naturalized throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world due to its ornamental appeal.
4. Visual Characteristics
This evergreen shrub is characterized by its small, ovate, serrated leaves that maintain a brilliant chartreuse to golden-yellow color. While primarily grown for its foliage, it can produce small, hanging clusters of light blue or lavender flowers, followed by decorative orange-yellow berries.
5. Size & Dimensions
In a landscape setting, it typically grows 3-6 feet tall and wide, though it can reach up to 15 feet if left unpruned. When grown in containers, it stays significantly smaller and is easily managed through pruning.
6. Light Requirements
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. To achieve the brightest golden-yellow foliage, the plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily; in shadier spots, the leaves tend to turn a darker lime green.
7. Watering Needs
Regular watering is required to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Once established, the Golden Duranta possesses moderate drought tolerance, but it performs best with a consistent watering schedule.
8. Soil & Potting
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. It is adaptable to various soil types but thrives in a slightly acidic to neutral pH environment.
9. Temperature & Humidity
A heat-loving plant that thrives in warm climates. It is sensitive to frost and can suffer damage if temperatures drop below 4°C (40°F). It enjoys moderate to high humidity levels.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer to support its fast growth and maintain the vibrancy of the foliage.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Care Level: Easy/Low Maintenance. It responds very well to pruning, which should be done regularly to maintain a compact shape or to train it into a hedge.
12. Growth & Propagation
Fast-growing habit. Propagation is most successful via semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer or by germinating the seeds found within the orange berries.
13. Common Problems
Generally pest-resistant, but can occasionally be bothered by whiteflies, aphids, or scale insects. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
14. Benefits & Uses
Excellent for use as a colorful hedge, border plant, or accent in the landscape. It is highly effective at attracting butterflies and birds to the garden and is popular for container gardening and topiary.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Warning: The leaves and berries of Duranta erecta are toxic to humans, dogs, and cats if ingested. Symptoms can include digestive upset, drowsiness, and a rapid pulse.
Duranta 'Golden'
IQD33,331.80
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, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry
Botanical Name: Duranta erecta
Arabic Name: دورنتا
Plant Variant: Golden
Plant Color: Yellow
Plant Country: Netherlands
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Duranta
Species: D. erecta
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. It has been widely naturalized throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world due to its ornamental appeal.
4. Visual Characteristics
This evergreen shrub is characterized by its small, ovate, serrated leaves that maintain a brilliant chartreuse to golden-yellow color. While primarily grown for its foliage, it can produce small, hanging clusters of light blue or lavender flowers, followed by decorative orange-yellow berries.
5. Size & Dimensions
In a landscape setting, it typically grows 3-6 feet tall and wide, though it can reach up to 15 feet if left unpruned. When grown in containers, it stays significantly smaller and is easily managed through pruning.
6. Light Requirements
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. To achieve the brightest golden-yellow foliage, the plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily; in shadier spots, the leaves tend to turn a darker lime green.
7. Watering Needs
Regular watering is required to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Once established, the Golden Duranta possesses moderate drought tolerance, but it performs best with a consistent watering schedule.
8. Soil & Potting
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. It is adaptable to various soil types but thrives in a slightly acidic to neutral pH environment.
9. Temperature & Humidity
A heat-loving plant that thrives in warm climates. It is sensitive to frost and can suffer damage if temperatures drop below 4°C (40°F). It enjoys moderate to high humidity levels.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer to support its fast growth and maintain the vibrancy of the foliage.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Care Level: Easy/Low Maintenance. It responds very well to pruning, which should be done regularly to maintain a compact shape or to train it into a hedge.
12. Growth & Propagation
Fast-growing habit. Propagation is most successful via semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer or by germinating the seeds found within the orange berries.
13. Common Problems
Generally pest-resistant, but can occasionally be bothered by whiteflies, aphids, or scale insects. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
14. Benefits & Uses
Excellent for use as a colorful hedge, border plant, or accent in the landscape. It is highly effective at attracting butterflies and birds to the garden and is popular for container gardening and topiary.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Warning: The leaves and berries of Duranta erecta are toxic to humans, dogs, and cats if ingested. Symptoms can include digestive upset, drowsiness, and a rapid pulse.
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