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Dr. Tom Ranney
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GOOD VIBRATIONS®

Privet

Ligustrum ovalifolium

'NCLO1'

PP#34,245

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Good Vibrations privet in the landscape. A close up of the bright gold and green foliage of Good Vibrations privet Good Vibration Ligustrum in the landscape.
  • Colorful foliage
  • Compact
  • Heat tolerant
Description

This variegated Vicary privet will be one of the brightest plants in your nursery. Instead of the conventional mix of green and cream, this beauty boasts bright gold and green foliage that lights up the landscape. Compact, well-branched, and about half the size of a normal privet, it's perfectly scaled to fit modern landscapes.

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 5'
Width
2.5 - 4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Chartreuse, Green
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.

Features: Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ligustrum, Common name: Privet, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Chartreuse foliage, Green foliage

Features: Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ligustrum, Common name: Privet, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Chartreuse foliage, Green foliage