Overview
Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v) is a bushy, upright, vigorous shrubs in the genus Ligustrum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen foliage. Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v) 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 'Silver Star' is a cultivar of Ligustrum, a genus of shrubs or small trees in the Oleaceae family. This bushy and upright plant is vigorous in growth and can be deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen. 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 hedging, wildlife gardens, and informal settings, it flowers in spring and summer, producing panicles of small white flowers followed by dark berries.
About the genus
A privet is a flowering plant in the genus Ligustrum. The genus contains about 50 species of erect, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, with a native distribution from Europe to tropical and subtropical Asia, and with one species each native to Australia and north Africa. Some species have become widely naturalized or invasive where introduced.
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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 'Silver Star' (v) 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 'Silver Star' (v)
- 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 'Silver Star' (v)?
Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v) need?
Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v) 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 'Silver Star' (v) hardy in the UK?
Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v) 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 'Silver Star' (v)?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
