Ligustrum 'Vicaryi'
Golden Privet

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 Flower Notes:
White (Tubular white flowers in late spring; 4" long panicles; Fragrant)
 Foliage Notes:
Golden-yellow leaves to 2.5" long from Spring to Fall
 Fruit Notes:
Small dark berry-like fruits after flowering; Somewhat persists into Fall and Winter
 Ultimate Height:
6-12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
7-10 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers dry-medium moisture and well-drained soils; Tolerates wide range of soils
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 373
  • Groupings 197
  • Hedge 249
  • Screen 177
  • Specimen 607
  • Colorful Leaves 14
  • Drought Tolerant 279
  • Fragrant Flowers 179
  • Showy Flowers 22
  • Showy Fruit 9

    • Additional Information

    Cross between L. ovalifolium 'Aureum' and L. vulgare. Vase-shaped habit and the leaves are golden yellow for the entire growing season.

    1 Ligustrum 'Vicaryi' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00531*AHORT

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