DURANTA
Duranta erecta
A strong, fast-growing shrub with light green leaves and purple flower clusters. Duranta is very suitable as a hedge, (shaped) shrub, and in a pot.
Application:š³Solitary (shape shrub) |šŖBorder |š©Hedge/separation |šŖ“Pot
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Likes full sun to light shade
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Fast grower
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Water regularly
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Height up to 3 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Durant |
| Latin name | Duranta erecta |
| Origin | Tropical America |
| Height | Up to 3 meters |
| Growth habit | Fast-growing, densely branched shrub, suitable for hedge formation and topiary |
| Location (take into account) | Needs space for broad growth |
| Light requirements | Full sun to light shade |
| Water requirement | Regularly |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize moderately; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Prune occasionally to keep it in the desired shape |
| Leaves | Small shiny, oval-shaped green leaves |
| Fruits | Small, round, orange-yellow berries |
| Flowers | Purple bunches |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | The berries are poisonous to humans and pets (especially cats and dogs): May cause nausea and vomiting |