Duranta

Duranta repens and cultivars
Verbenaceae

These are common around South East Queensland, and the golden-leaved forms in particular have been widely used, producing the distinctive yellow hedges.

It is very tough, but has drawbacks. It is extremely vigorous and could quickly get out of hand of not strictly controlled. Some are very thorny. Copious berry production is also a worry, suggesting weed potential. Hopefully, new cultivars will show improvements in these characteristics. If not, think seriously before planting Duranta.

Where to buy Duranta

You should be able to find duranta plants for sale in most garden centres.

If you can't find them in your local nursery, or would prefer to buy online, try:

National Tropical Plants

Garden Express

Evergreen Growers

Links

The following links contain more information about Duranta

Prickly Duranta (Duranta erecta) At "Grow Me Instead" (an Australian website informing gardeners about environmental weeds)

Duranta erecta James Cook University, Qld

Duranta erecta Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Duranta Weeds Australia

Duranta erecta The Taxonomy Research & Information Network

Duranta erecta, Golden Dewdrop University of Florida

Golden-Dewdrops, Duranta Duranta erecta. Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida

Duranta cultivars Okeechobee County Extension Service, University of Florida

Add drops of Gold to Florida Yards Okeechobee County Extension Service, University of Florida

Duranta erecta L. United States Dept Agriculture Forest Service, USA (PDF)

Duranta erecta L. (syn: Duranta repens L.); kam poko che' Flora of Kaxil Kiuic, Yucatan, Mexico

Aconophora compressa Commonly known as the lantana bug, this insect also attacks Duranta. Qld DPI

Duranta repens (PDF) at the Australian Weeds and Livestock website, NSW (discusses toxicity of weeds and other plants to animals)

'Samban-Lei Sekpil' the tallest Topiary in the World Created from Duranta repens in India

More information about Duranta coming to this page in the future. Please get in touch if you're a grower with a new cultivar to promote.