DURANTA erecta

Commonly known as Golden dewdrop, pigeon berry

Violet-blue flowers, edged with white. Mature plants have sharp thorns.
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Ovate to obovate, sparsely to boldly toothed rich green leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • White
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Erect to spreading large shrub or amall tree. Produces axillary, pendent panicles 10-15cm (4-6in) long of small flowers followed by yellow fruit 1cm (½in) across
  • Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
    Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
    Under glass use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun

DURANTA erecta

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Will require restrictive pruning under glass
    Pests & Diseases
    Under glass red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs
    Place of origin
    USA (Florida) to Brazil
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Greenhouse / conservatory
    Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
  • Hardiness
    Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Toxic if eaten
    Pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats, caged birds
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People
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Duranta Care Guide
5m (16ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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