The Golden Dewdrop: A Great Garden Selection

The golden dewdrop (duranta erecta) is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the verbena family. It makes a great garden selection. Other common names are “sapphire showers,” “pigeon berry,” and “sky flower.” The name “golden dewdrop” refers to the round, yellow-orange fruits produced during late summer and fall. Meanwhile, some scholars state that the tree’s fruits and leaves are toxic to humans.