Duranta erecta - The plant grows quickly in well-drained soils in full sun. The showy clusters of flowers are light blue to purple and appear from summer to fall. They are followed by yellow-orange clusters of round fruits in late summer to fall. The fruits can be fatal to dogs and children if eaten but do not harm the birds.

In its native environment, it is found in rocky or sandy coastal areas with full sun or moister, disturbed sites inland. It grows in a somewhat weeping habit with showy flowers and fruits up to 10-20 feet tall. Mature plants have thorns.