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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

GOLDEN TICKET®

Privet

Ligustrum

'NCLX1'

PP#27,301; CBR#5560

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  • Non-invasive
  • Colorful foliage
  • Deer resistant
Description

Non-invasive golden Vicary privet!

Enjoy all the fragrance and color of gold privet without the problems of the old invasive standy-by. Dr. Thomas Ranney of NCSU developed Golden Ticket® privet by making a wide interspecific cross that resulted in this compact, colorful, eco-friendly flowering shrub. It provides durable season-long color for landscapes, and has fragrant late spring flowers.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Quite adaptable in terms of soil.

Pruning

Pruning is not required, though it can tolerate heavy pruning and shaping if desired.

Uses

Hedges; specimen; foundation plantings; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun for the best leaf color. Semi-evergreen in mild climates.

  • Tag: Golden Ticket® Ligustrum Tag
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week April 16, 2020
  • Grower Sheet: Golden Ticket® Ligustrum Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Golden Ticket® Ligustrum Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Golden Ticket® Ligustrum Benchcard

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Non-invasive

    Filters: Botanical genus: Ligustrum, Common name: Privet, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Non-invasive

    Filters: Botanical genus: Ligustrum, Common name: Privet, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage