Chinese privet 'Sunshine'

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A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub to around 1.2m tall and wide with small, oval golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves. This cultivar is sterile and does not produce flowers

Chinese privet 'Sunshine'

Scientific classification

Species
Chinese privet 'Sunshine' (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine')
Genus
Ligustrum
Family
Oleaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Chinese privet 'Sunshine'

Distribution of Chinese privet 'Sunshine'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Chinese privet 'Sunshine' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, scale insects and thrips

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