DURANTA

Scientific Name: Duranta erecta L.

Common Names: Duranta

Description:

Size: This evergreen shrub can grow 1-6 meters (3.3-20 feet) tall, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

Leaves: Oval-shaped, glossy green leaves with serrated edges. They are arranged oppositely on the stems.

Flowers: Small, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters that bloom throughout the summer and fall.

Fruit: Small, round drupes that turn from green to yellow or orange and then finally to a golden yellow or black when mature.

Uses:

• Ornamental Plant: Widely grown as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage, colorful flowers, and long blooming season.
• Hedging: Can be used to create hedges due to its dense growth habit.