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Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' (variegated Chinese privet) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated, white and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' (variegated Chinese privet) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' (variegated Chinese privet) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' . Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' (variegated Chinese privet) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' (variegated Chinese privet) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.