Southern Living Sunshine Ligustrum Shrub
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round color.
This evergreen shrub offers a striking golden-yellow foliage that brightens landscapes year-round. Its compact, upright form is ideal for hedges and topiaries, requiring minimal pruning. It's a resilient choice, boasting drought and heat tolerance, deer resistance, and a long lifespan, all while being non-invasive.
$28.12
at
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round landscape color
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, mess-free landscaping
- Busy gardeners in hot, dry climates
Who should skip it
- Pet owners or families with small children
- Gardeners with shady or partially shaded yards
- Residents in regions with harsh, freezing winters
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Golden foliage provides a striking, consistent pop of color year-round.
Maintenance Ease
Minimal pruning and low water needs make this incredibly hands-off.
Climate Resilience
Robust heat and drought tolerance ensures survival in challenging conditions.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deer-resistant, saving your garden from common browsing damage.
Growth Predictability
Moderate growth rate keeps the plant manageable and easy to shape.
Versatility
Adapts well to formal hedges or natural, mounding landscape accents.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Ligustrum sinense
Mature Height
3.0 feet
Mature Width
3.0 feet
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Bloom Season
Year Round
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Plant Form
Mounding
Water Requirement
Low
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