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    Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor'

    Also Known As

    • Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegata'
    • Variegata Glossy Privet

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor' plant details

    Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forget all you know about privets. This plant rocks! with its tricolor leaves in cool white-grey-green and panicles of tiny white flowers in spring for hummingbirds and butterflies, followed by tiny black fruits (drupes) that birds love. Evergreen, these are easily maintained as large shrubs or small trees, to 6-10 ft tall, useful as single specimens or as a screen or hedge. Happy in full sun to almost full shade with good drainage and regular summer water. Rewarding in that difficult spot. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor' plant

    How to Grow Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Ligustrum japonicum 'Koryu'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 7'-10'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum'

    aka Ligustrum sinense 'Variegata', Variegated Chinese Privet

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Ligustrum japonicum 'Variegatum'

    aka Variegated Privet

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ligustrum japonicum 'Variegatum' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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