Ligustrum × vicaryi
Golden Privet

Previously known as:  Ligustrum 'Vicaryi'
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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 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
 Stem Notes:
Young stems are smooth and grey; as the plants matures, stems turn yellow gray
 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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Parts and Problems of Privet
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 403
  • Groupings 212
  • Hedge 277
  • Screen 190
  • Specimen 630
  • Colorful Leaves 19
  • Drought Tolerant 296
  • Fragrant Flowers 196
  • Showy Flowers 83
  • Showy Fruit 20

    • 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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    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00531*AHORT

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