Sunshine Ligustrum

About this plant

Add a brilliant splash of golden-yellow to your garden with the Sunshine Ligustrum, a standout cultivar from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Unlike typical privets, this non-invasive variety offers season-long appeal without the concern of flowering or fruiting, making it a low-maintenance and desirable choice for a variety of landscape applications. Its dense, upright growth habit forms a beautiful, informal hedge, an eye-catching specimen, or a stunning container plant. Originally a selection of Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), the 'Sunshine' cultivar is specifically bred for its exceptional golden foliage and sterile nature, ensuring it won't produce seeds. This makes it an environmentally responsible alternative to its more aggressive relatives, allowing you to enjoy its vibrant beauty guilt-free. Its bright color provides a fantastic contrast to darker green foliage and can dramatically illuminate shaded areas. Whether you're defining borders, creating focal points, or adding year-round cheer, the Sunshine Ligustrum delivers consistent, luminous color and easy care, making it a favorite among landscape designers and home gardeners alike.

Care & maintenance

Sunshine Ligustrum is remarkably adaptable and requires minimal care once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and maintain desired size. It tolerates heavy pruning well, making it suitable for topiary or formal hedging. Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.