Golden Privet

Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum'

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Overview

The Golden Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum') is a vibrant, evergreen shrub with oval, golden-edged leaves. Reaching up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width, it provides a stunning year-round framework for borders. Appreciated for its adaptability, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles pruning well, making it ideal for hedges. This hardy plant adds a splash of color to any landscape design.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — evergreen shrub with oval

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Reaching up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width, it provides a stunning year-round framework for borders

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Appreciated for its adaptability

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles pruning well

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — making it ideal for hedges

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — evergreen shrub with oval

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Reaching up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width, it provides a stunning year-round framework for borders

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Appreciated for its adaptability

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles pruning well

Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — making it ideal for hedges

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