Overview
Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' is a bushy, upright, vigorous shrubs in the genus Ligustrum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen foliage. Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' is a cultivar of Ligustrum, a genus comprising shrubs or small trees that can be deciduous or evergreen. This bushy and upright shrub is vigorous in growth and semi-evergreen in foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for a range of garden settings, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and flowers in spring and summer, producing panicles of small white flowers followed by dark berries.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligustrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Vigorous
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi-evergreen, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Privet aphid, Scale insects, Leaf-mining moths, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spots, Honey fungus, Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum'?
Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' need?
Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' hardy in the UK?
Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
More in the Ligustrum genus
- Ligustrumprivet
- Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v)
- Ligustrum lucidum 'Golden Wax'
- Ligustrum obtusifolium var. regelianum
- Ligustrum strongylophyllum