Lilac Vine Espalier Size:10/15 Gallon 8–12 feet as a climbing

8–12 feet as a climbing form Mature Width 2–3 feet Growth Rate Moderate to fast — 1–2 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

Keep it a hand's width back from the path since the dense spines

Plant it alongside other Ferocactus species in a dedicated barrel garden — the variety of spine colors and body shapes creates a living museum in your Tempe or Gilbert yard

Summer (May to Sep): Thrives in extreme heat and reflected heat off walls

or space larger specimens 5 ft apart for an informal flowering boundary

Lilac Vine Espalier Size:10/15 Gallon 8–12 feet as a climbingPhoenix's Most Colorful Espalier Cascading Purple Blooms on a Space Saving Trellis Lilac Vine Espalier (Duranta erecta), also known as Sky Flower and Golden Dewdrop, is one of the most vibrant flowering espaliers you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. This fast growing evergreen produces cascading clusters of violet blue flowers from spring through fall, followed by ornamental golden berries that attract birds and butterflies. Whether you're adding a pop