Ligustrum oval. 'Aureum'

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Ligustrum ovalifolium ‘Aureum’

• Common Name: Golden Privet

• Plant Type: Semi-evergreen shrub (may lose some leaves in very cold winters)

• Growth Habit: Dense, upright, bushy shrub reaching 2.5–3 m tall and up to 2.5 m wide if left untrimmed.

• Foliage: Glossy oval leaves, green with bright golden-yellow margins, providing year-round interest and garden brightness.

• Flowers: Small, creamy-white flowers in conical clusters during early summer.

• Fragrance: Lightly scented blooms, attractive to pollinators.

• Fruit: Small black berries in autumn, a food source for birds (note: berries are not edible for humans).

• Seasonal Interest: Colourful foliage all year, summer flowers, and autumn berries.

• Garden Uses: Excellent for hedging, screening, or topiary. Can be grown as a specimen shrub or in mixed borders.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees and butterflies; berries feed birds.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun to bring out the strongest golden leaf colour; tolerates partial shade but foliage will be less vibrant.

• Soil Preferences: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, from clay to sandy, as long as it is well-drained.

• pH Range: Tolerates both acidic and alkaline soils.

• Moisture Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist but not waterlogged soil.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn for optimal root establishment.

• Spacing: For hedges, space plants 30–60 cm apart depending on desired density.

• Shelter Needs: Tolerates coastal and urban conditions; wind-resistant and pollution-tolerant.

• Companion Planting: Works well alongside other hedging plants like Photinia, Griselinia, or evergreen hollies.

• Container Growing: Can be grown in large pots for decorative or screening purposes; choose a soil-based compost and ensure good drainage.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Keep young plants well-watered until established.

  • Once mature, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from watering during prolonged dry periods.

• Feeding:

  • Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant leaf colour.

  • For hedges, an additional summer feed can maintain vigour.

• Pruning:

  • Trim two to three times during the growing season (May to September) for a neat hedge or shape.

  • For specimen shrubs, prune lightly to maintain size and form.

• Mulching:

  • Apply an organic mulch in spring to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil quality.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally trouble-free; rarely affected by pests or diseases.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy; foliage colour is best in sunny, sheltered sites.

• Weed Control: Keep the base of the plant weed-free to reduce competition for nutrients and water.

• Hedge Maintenance Tip: For dense hedges, trim slightly wider at the base than the top to ensure even sunlight penetration and healthy leaf growth from top to bottom.

• Longevity: A long-lived and reliable shrub that thrives with minimal care once established.

• Size
  2L 30-50cm

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