White Sky Flower
Duranta erecta 'Alba'
SKU #47478
| Description | A large, arching evergreen shrub. In summer, cascading clusters of white flowers are followed by attractive orange-yellow berries. Blooms nearly year-round in mild climates, with both berries and flowers on the plant at once. Attracts butterflies. Can be grown as a small tree or large bush, and is also suitable for espalier. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top inch of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 25 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | Best in full sun with frequent deep watering. Provide moist but well-drained soil. Fertilizing is optional when planted in the ground. A fast grower; benefits from frequent selective pruning. Use as an annual where not hardy, or bring indoors when temperate drops below 40 F. Provide rich soil when planting as an annual. In the landscape where hardy, can tolerate leaner soils. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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