Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'), popularly known as privet, with vibrant golden yellow foliage. It grows slowly and is simple to maintain. Sunshine Ligustrum has year-round golden foliage that thrives in direct sunlight, making it an excellent choice as a landscaping hedge. This non-invasive, sterile cultivar won't reseed itself in the environment. For those who suffer from allergies, this is wonderful news because it doesn't flower at all.
Plant Type |
Perennials, Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
6-10 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
36"-48" (in) |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts |
Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Ligustrum Sunshine (Privet) | Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine' || Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'), popularly known as privet, with vibrant golden yellow foliage. It grows slowly and is simple to maintain. Sunshine Ligustrum has year-round golden foliage that thrives in direct sunlight, making it an excellent choice as a landscaping hedge. This non-invasive, sterile cultivar won't reseed itself in the environment. For those who suffer from allergies, this is wonderful news because it doesn't flower at all.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens