
Ligustrum Japonicum Howardi - 1 Live Quart Size Plant - Privet Howardii - Variegated Evergreen Privacy Hedge
Product information for Ligustrum Japonicum Howardi - 1 Live Quart Size Plant - Privet Howardii - Variegated Evergreen Privacy Hedge
This upright deciduous occasionally semi-evergreen shrub blooms creamy-white fragrant flowers. Its dark green glossy foliage is accompanied by bright yellow new growth giving it a two-tone effect. This fast grower will reach 8-10 feet high although it can be trimmed to any height down to waist high. Its dense and bushy characteristics make it ideal for a privacy screen wind screen and hedging while adding great color to your garden. Another wonderful Ligustrum which makes an excellent large hedge as well as a nice colorful accent plant. Like most any Ligustrum can be pruned / trimmed to maintain a desired shape or size. Has very dark deep glossy green leaves - new growth is bright yellow turning to green with age During the spring / summer growing season Howardi has almost a two-toned look with the brilliant yellow new growth combined with the dark glossy green of older mature foliage. Moderate growth rate & high disease resistance makes this evergreen shrub a perfect choice for any landscape. Prefers full sun but will do well in part shade as well. This low-maintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established watering is needed occasionally except during a drought watering is needed regularly. Responds well to pruning. Shearing is recommended 2-3 per year to maintain desired shape. Mulching is recommended to detour weeds retain moisture and keep temperatures low. With an upright broad and bushy form Howardii Golden ligustrum makes a great mid-size hedge and looks equally nice by itself as an accent planting in foundation plantings or landscape beds and islands.
















