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Sunshine Ligustrum in Southern Living Plant Collection brown container

Sunshine Ligustrum in yard landscape with bright yellow and green foliage.

‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum

Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine' PP20379

Ideal as a hedge in the landscape, Sunshine Ligustrum offers golden foliage that flourishes in full sun. This sterile, non-invasive cultivar will not re-seed into the landscape. In fact, it doesn’t bloom at all, which is good news for allergy sufferers! Semi-deciduous in zone 6 gardens.

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Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
6a - 10b

mature dimensions

3-6′ high x 3-4′ wide

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 9a

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More About ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum

Bloom/Feature

Stunning golden foliage performs well as a hedge and will brighten any garden.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -10°F to 0°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Returns Year After Year, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

Shape as needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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