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| Botanical Name | Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' |
| Description | A spectacular accent plant for the Willis and Houston area, 'Cuban Gold' is prized for its year-round chartreuse-to-gold foliage. It stays compact and dense, making it perfect for low hedges or containers. While it loves the Texas humidity, it is a tender evergreen; in our local winters, it may freeze to the ground, so we recommend planting in a protected, well-drained spot or a raised bed to ensure it returns with vigor in the spring. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun yields the brightest gold color) |
| Height x Width | 1-2 ft. Tall x 1-2 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; requires regular watering during the heat of a Houston summer. Once established, it can handle brief dry periods. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Tender perennial in Zone 8b) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to maintain vibrant foliage color. |
| Pruning | Prune lightly as needed to maintain shape. If hit by a hard freeze, wait until new growth appears in spring before cutting back dead wood. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' |
| Description | A spectacular accent plant for the Willis and Houston area, 'Cuban Gold' is prized for its year-round chartreuse-to-gold foliage. It stays compact and dense, making it perfect for low hedges or containers. While it loves the Texas humidity, it is a tender evergreen; in our local winters, it may freeze to the ground, so we recommend planting in a protected, well-drained spot or a raised bed to ensure it returns with vigor in the spring. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun yields the brightest gold color) |
| Height x Width | 1-2 ft. Tall x 1-2 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; requires regular watering during the heat of a Houston summer. Once established, it can handle brief dry periods. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Tender perennial in Zone 8b) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to maintain vibrant foliage color. |
| Pruning | Prune lightly as needed to maintain shape. If hit by a hard freeze, wait until new growth appears in spring before cutting back dead wood. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
