Full Sun
to Part Shade
Moderate Water
While establishing
Hedge & Screen
Clips well
1-2m
Mature height
1-1.5m
Mature width
Suitable For
Garden Borders
Feature Shrub
Formal Gardens
Colour Contrast
Topiary
Driveways
Why We Recommend It
- Sheena's Gold is valued for its bright golden foliage, which brings contrast to hedges, borders and clipped garden shapes.
- It responds well to pruning, making it useful for formal gardens and neat landscape lines.
- A practical shrub for customers wanting year-round foliage colour in a sunny to partly shaded position.
Pot Sizes & Plant Heights
Current sizes can vary depending on seasonal stock and supplier availability.
Available sizes and plant heights are an approximate guide only. Stock fluctuates through the season and other sizes may be available. All plant stock and sizes are approximate and subject to grower availability at the time of year. View our Pot Sizes Explained guide.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Duranta erecta 'Sheena's Gold' |
| Common Names | Sheena's Gold Duranta, Golden Duranta, Golden Dewdrop |
| Plant Type | Evergreen foliage shrub |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Mature Size | 1-2m high x 1-1.5m wide |
| Maintenance | Low to moderate maintenance. Trim as needed to maintain shape, especially when grown as a hedge. |
Care Guide
Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing. Trim as required to maintain a hedge, rounded shrub or formal shape, and feed during the growing season.
Flowering, Fruiting & Fragrance
| Flower Colour | Pale blue to mauve flowers may appear |
| Flowering Period | Warm months |
| Fruiting | Small berries may occur; avoid planting where berries may be eaten by children or pets |
Delivery Restrictions
Due to Australian quarantine restrictions, this product cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS.
Complete The Project
- Hedging shears
- Garden soil improver
- Mulch
- Controlled-release fertiliser
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duranta Sheena's Gold good for hedging?
Yes. It clips well and is commonly used for low hedges, borders and formal shapes.
How much sun does Duranta Sheena's Gold need?
It grows in full sun to part shade, with brighter foliage usually seen in good light.
How big does Duranta Sheena's Gold grow?
It commonly grows around 1-2m high and 1-1.5m wide, depending on pruning and conditions.
Can Duranta Sheena's Gold be pruned?
Yes. Regular trimming helps keep it dense and tidy.
What size plant will I receive?
Available plant sizes are listed on this page as a guide. Plant height and fullness can vary seasonally.
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Duranta erecta 'Sheena's Gold'
Duranta Sheena's Gold
Evergreen foliage shrub
Full sun to part shade
Moderate Maintenance
1-2m
1-1.5m
Hedging, screening, garden borders, feature shrub, formal gardens, topiary, colour contrast
Cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS