Duranta erecta alba growing shrub to small tree of the genus Duranta also known as Duranta repens alba or White duranta erecta, Duranta erecta alba perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant also grow as bonsai and attract pollinators, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+.
Leaves color green or yellow some cultivars variegate green with white or yellow, the shape is elliptic.
Duranta erecta alba flower
Flower color white, flowers grow in clusters.
Fruit toxic, color orange or yellow and size of the fruits 1-2 cm.
Duranta erecta alba for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Duranta erecta alba growing and care:
Well drained soil, light soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, toxic
Planting season:
Spring, summer, aututmn
Pests and diseases:
Aphid
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-6 m, 80-240 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Most of the year
General information about the flower
White flowers grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Duranta erecta