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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 4 to 5 feet (1.2-1.5 m)
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8 m)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: New leaf growth is light green, maturing to lemony-yellow, turning golden-yellow with a hint of orange in the colder months.
Flowers: Other: Sterile, does not flower or set seed.
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20,379

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Common names
  • Chinese Privet

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