Hi All,

I have been growing this plant since spring and it has been one of my favorites. However, I have no idea what is and if it is an annual or perienial. It has purple flowers and yellow berries. Since it is in a very heavy cement pot, I was hoping to leave it outside during the San Antonio winter (moving it is a quite a challenge but I will if necessary).

Any idea what it is?

It's a duranta. It's a tropical or tender perennial in North Texas.

Thank you so much! With the name I was able to get plenty of information. Based on what I have seen, I think this guy will be moving inside (or at least to the garage).

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/cemap/duranta/duranta.html

I would agree with that.

Since the darn thing weighs over 100 pounds, I have decided to leave it outside and just cover it up on freezing nights. So far, so good. I have lost several leaves / flowers but I think the roots are still strong. Weird thing about San Antonio weather is it may approach freezing at night, but then be 60 by afternoon.

That's Texas weather!

I ended up having to move it inside during some 20 degree weather, but it's finally back outside. Looks like it has survived. Here is a photo taken this morning before the sun came up (just me and the coffee were awake).

The duranta definately survived the winter temps. It is still coming up nicely!