Duranta

Duranta erecta

Also known as

Golden Dewdrop, Pigeonberry, Skyflower

Golden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta) by Mokkie (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Full Shade

Easy care

Moderate watering

Tender

H1a

RHS hardiness

15°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
6m	Max	5m
2m	Min	2m

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has no fragrance

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Duranta Overview

Duranta erecta is a sprawling shrub or infrequently a small tree and was introduced into gardens for its excellent hedging properties. It is no longer cultivated for a number of reasons, including the fact that the sharp thorns make pruning difficult. It has also been noted as a plant that has the potential to be invasive in South Africa, and the berries are poisonous to humans and pets. New varieties like Duranta ‘Sheena's Gold' have replaced Duranta erecta in garden and landscape use with beautiful golden foilage.