Ligustrum x vicaryi

Golden Vicary Privet

Ligustrum × vicaryi (Golden Privet) is a fast-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with a dense, upright to rounded habit, featuring bright golden-yellow to chartreuse foliage that holds its color best in full sun. Small white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, sometimes followed by dark berries. This hybrid is valued for its vibrant foliage color and use in hedging or as a bright landscape accent.

Type: Shrub (Deciduous to Semi-evergreen)
Mature Size: 6–10' W × 8–12' H
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Upright to rounded, dense

Light: Full sun to part shade (best color in full sun)
Soil / Water: Adaptable to well-drained soils; moderate water, tolerates drought once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring to early summer; short (2–3 weeks)

Wildlife: Birds (fruit), bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for hedges, screens, and bright accent plantings. The golden foliage provides strong contrast in mixed shrub borders. Tolerates pruning well, making it suitable for formal hedges or shaped plantings.

Care:
Prune regularly to maintain desired shape and encourage dense growth. For best foliage color, plant in full sun. Adaptable and low maintenance; avoid poorly drained soils.

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Hedge, Privacy Screen

Shape

Dense, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes