As the days get longer and the sun peaks, its glossy foliage transforms into a mass of dazzling, summer color ranging from cool, refreshing lime to vivid yellow-gold. A compact evergreen shrub with bright yellow foliage. Growing to about 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, it’s ideal for hedges, borders, or accent planting. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun and adds vibrant color to gardens year-round.
Growth Habit: Compact, shrub bushing, 3-4ft tall by 3-4ft wide
Native Origin: China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Environmental Needs: Full Sun, Water when soil dries 1-3 inches at the surface.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: You can shear or prune your Ligustrum in spring, and remove dead or damaged branches at any time of year. Avoid highly soluble fertilizers if possible. Slow-release, organic-based nutrient sources are the best. Fertilize in early spring, after the threat of frost has passed.
As the days get longer and the sun peaks, its glossy foliage transforms into a mass of dazzling, summer color ranging from cool, refreshing lime to vivid yellow-gold. A compact evergreen shrub with bright yellow foliage. Growing to about 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, it’s ideal for hedges, borders, or accent planting. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun and adds vibrant color to gardens year-round.
Growth Habit: Compact, shrub bushing, 3-4ft tall by 3-4ft wide
Native Origin: China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Environmental Needs: Full Sun, Water when soil dries 1-3 inches at the surface.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: You can shear or prune your Ligustrum in spring, and remove dead or damaged branches at any time of year. Avoid highly soluble fertilizers if possible. Slow-release, organic-based nutrient sources are the best. Fertilize in early spring, after the threat of frost has passed.
