Golden Vicary Privet (Ligustrum × vicaryi)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best foliage color in full sun
• Tolerates partial shade but may lose brightness

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer
• Small, white, tubular flowers in clusters
• Fragrant but not always considered pleasant
• May produce small black berries in fall

Size:

Height: 6 to 12 feet. Can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
Width: 4 to 10 feet. Dense, upright to spreading habit.

Attributes:

• Bright golden-yellow foliage
• Fast-growing and easy to shape
• Excellent for hedges, screens, and mass plantings
• Tolerates urban conditions and a variety of soils
• Attracts pollinators; berries may attract birds

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types
• Water regularly during establishment
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and control size
• Can be sheared for a formal hedge or left natural for a looser look

Pest watch:

• Monitor for aphids, scale, and powdery mildew

Note: In some regions, privets are considered invasive—check local guidelines before planting