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Vicary Golden Privet
Ligustrum x vicaryi
Pronunciation: li-GUS-trum vi-KAR-ee-i
SKU #05840
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | An excellent upright deciduous shrub best used for informal, unclipped hedges. Bright golden foliage color lasts all season long, especially when planted in full sun. Plant with green-leaved plants for a pleasant contrast. Foliage takes on a purple-red tone in fall. Often semi-evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | This unusual deciduous Privet is beautifully colored both during the growing season and in the fall when it takes on a fiery tint. Makes a good hedge but may become fully deciduous where winters are cooler. A great plant for wild gardens or in foundation plantings, as an ever-changing background or screen. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided well-draining. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
Details
| Description | An excellent upright deciduous shrub best used for informal, unclipped hedges. Bright golden foliage color lasts all season long, especially when planted in full sun. Plant with green-leaved plants for a pleasant contrast. Foliage takes on a purple-red tone in fall. Often semi-evergreen in mild winter climates. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This unusual deciduous Privet is beautifully colored both during the growing season and in the fall when it takes on a fiery tint. Makes a good hedge but may become fully deciduous where winters are cooler. A great plant for wild gardens or in foundation plantings, as an ever-changing background or screen. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided well-draining. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Vicary Golden Privet produce flowers?
Summer
Is Vicary Golden Privet evergreen or deciduous?
Vicary Golden Privet is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Vicary Golden Privet?
Vicary Golden Privet is Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Fast Growing.
Is Vicary Golden Privet resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Vicary Golden Privet grow?
Vicary Golden Privet has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Vicary Golden Privet?
Vicary Golden Privet grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Vicary Golden Privet in my landscape?
Vicary Golden Privet is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Vicary Golden Privet in my garden design?
This unusual deciduous Privet is beautifully colored both during the growing season and in the fall when it takes on a fiery tint. Makes a good hedge but may become fully deciduous where winters are cooler. A great plant for wild gardens or in foundation plantings, as an ever-changing background or screen.
What color are Vicary Golden Privet flowers?
Vicary Golden Privet produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Vicary Golden Privet?
Vicary Golden Privet has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with Vicary Golden Privet?
Good companion plants for Vicary Golden Privet include: Spirea (Spiraea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for Vicary Golden Privet?
Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided well-draining. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
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