Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'
Sunshine Ligustrum
Description
Sunshine Ligustrum is a hybrized Ligustrum with charteuse colored leaves. It grows to about 6 ft. in height and 3-4 ft. wide. It makes a great short hedge, an accent, topiary, border or container plant. Incredible color accent since its golden foliage looks great year round. It does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. Established plants need moderate amount of water. This evergreen shrub can use fertilizer in the spring. Doesn't need pruning unless you want to shape it your way!
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Gold
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.