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.

Plant Type Perennials, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 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
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