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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 5–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — evergreen shrub with oval
Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Appreciated for its adaptabilityGolden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — making it ideal for hedgesGolden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Reaching up to 15 feet in height and 10 feet in width, it provides a stunning year-round framework for bordersGolden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles pruning well

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — evergreen shrub with oval
Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — Appreciated for its adaptability
Golden Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium 'Aureum') — making it ideal for hedges
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') — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles pruning well
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