Monrovia Vicary Golden Privet
Best vibrant shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, deer-resistant privacy screens.
This shrub is the ultimate cheat code for adding high-contrast, golden drama to your landscape without the constant maintenance of formal topiary. While it demands an annual trim to keep its shape, the trade-off is a deer-resistant privacy screen that shifts from brilliant yellow to a moody purple-red as the seasons change.
$39.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round landscape highlights
- Homeowners needing fast-growing, dense privacy screens
- Urban dwellers managing difficult soil or polluted environments
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, hands-off landscaping
- Eco-conscious planters concerned about local invasive species
- Families with curious pets or small children
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Vibrant golden foliage provides a high-contrast focal point all season long.
Hardiness
Reliable performance in Zone 5 with impressive drought tolerance once established.
Maintenance Ease
Requires annual pruning to maintain its upright, informal shape.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts perfectly to privacy screens, borders, or container gardening.
Deer Resistance
Strong natural defense makes it a safer bet for rural landscapes.
Seasonal Interest
Dynamic color shift from summer gold to striking autumn purple-red.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5
Mature Height
10 ft
Mature Width
10 ft
Light Needs
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Type
Well-draining soils
Bloom Season
Summer
Deer Resistant
Yes
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