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Ligustrum - Sunshine
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10.
Description
A Bright, Evergreen Shrub with Vibrant Golden Foliage
The Sunshine Ligustrum is a standout evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that provides vivid color throughout the growing season. Unlike traditional ligustrums, this variety is grown for its foliage rather than flowers and remains non-invasive and non-flowering. With its naturally dense, rounded habit and dependable performance, Sunshine Ligustrum is an excellent choice for adding bold color, texture, and structure to home gardens and landscapes.
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Brilliant Golden Foliage: Features bright yellow to chartreuse leaves that hold their color from spring through fall, especially in full sun.
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Evergreen & Dependable: Maintains attractive foliage year-round in mild climates.
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Non-Flowering & Non-Invasive: Does not produce flowers or berries, making it a cleaner, low-risk landscape choice.
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Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established and tolerant of heat, humidity, and pruning.
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Urban & Heat Tolerant: Performs well in challenging landscape conditions.
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Height: 3–6 feet
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Spread: 3–4 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
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Zones: 6–10
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Low to Moderate (well-suited for a wide range of climates)
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best foliage color; tolerates partial shade but color may be less intense.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types.
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Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once established, moderately drought tolerant.
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Pruning: Responds well to pruning and shaping; prune as needed to maintain size and form.
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Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.
Landscape Uses:
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Ideal for foundation plantings, shrub borders, and mass plantings.
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Excellent as a low hedge, accent shrub, or colorful backdrop plant.
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Perfect for brightening mixed landscape beds.
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Pairs beautifully with boxwood, loropetalum, gardenia, and dark-leaved shrubs.
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Adds bold, season-long color and strong curb appeal to residential and commercial landscapes.
The Sunshine Ligustrum is a vibrant, easy-care shrub that delivers dependable golden color and versatile landscape performance. Whether used as a focal point, hedge, or mass planting, this shrub brings brightness, structure, and modern appeal to the garden year after year.
Shipping
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Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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