About
This compact, rounded, evergreen shrub to around 1.2m tall and wide with small, oval golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves. This cultivar is sterile and does not produce flowers.
About the genus
Ligustrum can be decidous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and panicles of small, often unpleasantly scented white flowers in spring or summer, followed by black or deep purple berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, scale insects and thrips
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus