Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'

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Sunshine Ligustrum

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Information by: Sunset Western Garden Collection Photographer: Sunset Western Garden Col

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.