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photo of Dr. Tom Ranney

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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

GOLDEN TICKET®

Privet

Ligustrum

'NCLX1'

USPP 27,301; CBR 5560

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Golden Ticket Ligustrum lime foliage in the landscape Close up of Golden Ticket Ligustrum white blooms with lime green foliage Close up of Golden Ticket Ligustrum lime green foliage Close up of Golden Ticket Ligustrum of white blooms
  • 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

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    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