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Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

  • Ligustrum sinense 'Variegata'
  • Variegated Chinese Privet

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' plant details

Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black, blue and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, hedge, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright, columnar tidy form – 6-8' tall – semi evergreen with brightly emargined foliage – takes full sun – glows in light shade – lovely as a background 'anchor' in a border – Easy care – No fuss – Privets may be common but THIS one is special and rarely available! Yet another 'Heronswod Refugee'…
Variegated Chinese Privet, a semi evergreen hedge or screening plant with elliptic 2-3" leaves of grey green edged and splashed in cream. May be pruned to shape. Very fragrant creamy white flowers in spring, small black berries in fall. Grows 4' wide and 6-10' tall in sun to part shade. Hardy in zone 5-11. Very pretty.

Gardening facts about Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum' plant

How to Grow Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • purple
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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