DURANITA – HEDGE PLANT

Scientific Name: Duranta repens

Common Names: Golden Duranta

Description: Duranta repens is a versatile evergreen shrub native to South America, widely used as a hedge plant due to its dense growth habit and attractive flowers.

Size: Typically grows 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) tall and 2-4 meters (6.5-13 feet) wide. Can be pruned to maintain a desired size for hedging.

Leaves: Shiny, deep green, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

Flowers: Showy clusters of small, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the warm season.

Fruit: Produces small, round berries that turn from green to orange or yellow when ripe.

Uses:

  • Hedge Plants: The primary use of Duranta repens is for creating dense and attractive hedges. It responds well to pruning and can be shaped into various styles.
  • Ornamental Plant: Grown for its glossy foliage and colorful flowers, making it a good choice for borders, containers, or as a specimen plant.