Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide (commonly maintained size)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (foliage color is brightest in sun; tolerates light shade)
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring and midsummer with a balanced shrub fertilizer to maintain vigor and color. Trim lightly as needed to keep compact and dense. Protect from frost in winter.
Detailed Description: Duranta ‘Cuban Gold’ is a low-growing tropical shrub grown primarily for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage, which provides year-round color in the landscape. Its naturally rounded habit stays neat with minimal pruning, and the vibrant leaves contrast beautifully with darker greens or flowering plants. In our area, it is usually kept at 2–3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for edging beds, filling borders, or adding a pop of color in containers. Though not freeze-hardy, they usually return from the ground and will grow quickly in spring and summer and delivers a bright accent for Gulf Coast gardens.
Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide (commonly maintained size)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (foliage color is brightest in sun; tolerates light shade)
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring and midsummer with a balanced shrub fertilizer to maintain vigor and color. Trim lightly as needed to keep compact and dense. Protect from frost in winter.
Detailed Description: Duranta ‘Cuban Gold’ is a low-growing tropical shrub grown primarily for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage, which provides year-round color in the landscape. Its naturally rounded habit stays neat with minimal pruning, and the vibrant leaves contrast beautifully with darker greens or flowering plants. In our area, it is usually kept at 2–3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for edging beds, filling borders, or adding a pop of color in containers. Though not freeze-hardy, they usually return from the ground and will grow quickly in spring and summer and delivers a bright accent for Gulf Coast gardens.
