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Golden
Privett
Ligustrum |
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Description:
A great plant to use as a border, hedge or screen. To maintain the
yellow foliage, Privett must be planted in full day sun. |
| Common Name: |
Privett, Golden Privett, Golden Vicaryi
Privett |
| Botanical
Name: |
Ligustrum |
| Type: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Growth Rate: |
Average |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and will grow in dry soil
but prefers well-drained, loamy sandy or clay soils with a pH of acidic to slightly
alkaline |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Attributes: |
Can be used as a border, screen or hedge |
| Pests: |
None serious (thrips and mites may discolor foliage) |
| Diseases: |
Soil nematodes |
| Care: |
Privett must be trimmed to maintain a shorter, neater habit.
When pruning, be sure to keep the top narrower than the bottom to provide sunlight
to the lower branches. Fertilize with Holly-tone or Plant-tone as recommended. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Ligustrum
x vicaryi
Golden Privett
zones 4a-8b
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 Description: The habit is somewhat vase-shaped and the leaves
are golden yellow the entire growing season especially if the plant is
used in a sunny location. Showy white flowers bloom spring into summer. Severe
trimming will maintain height at 2 feet. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green and yellow |
| Height: |
10-15' |
| Spread: |
10-15' |
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