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Golden Vicary Privet

Ligustrum x vicaryi

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: For the brightest golden foliage, plant this shrub in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. While it tolerates partial shade, the leaves will shift toward a chartreuse or lime green color and the growth will be less dense.
  • Soil: This privet is highly adaptable but performs best in well-drained soil. If you are dealing with heavy clay that holds water, mix in organic compost or aged wood chips to improve drainage and prevent the roots from suffocating in soggy conditions.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your new shrub twice a week to help the roots establish deep in the soil. Once the plant is mature, it becomes quite drought tolerant and usually only requires supplemental water during extreme summer heat. If you notice the leaves wilting or dropping prematurely, it is a sign of moisture stress and you should provide a slow, deep soaking.

Pruning Tips

This shrub produces its small white flowers on old wood, so the best time for a "haircut" is immediately after the blooms fade in late spring. You can use shears for a crisp, formal hedge or hand pruners to maintain a more fountain like, natural shape. Regular pruning encourages the plant to push out the vibrant new yellow growth that makes this variety so popular.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers after mid summer, as this triggers soft new growth that will not have time to harden off before the winter cold arrives. A single spring feeding pro

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Golden Vicary Privet Bush | Nature Hills

Golden Vicary Privet (Ligustrum x vicaryi) brings bright, golden-green color and lush texture to any garden! This deciduous shrub can be a hardy broadleaf evergreen in mild climates. It is known for its glowing foliage and dense branching, perfect for a sheared hedge or natural ornamental form.

In late spring, the plant bursts into clusters of aromatic white blooms that attract pollinators. Later, small dark berries form, feeding songbirds while adding contrast to the bright foliage. Golden Vicary grows upright and rounded, adapting beautifully to pruning and training for any garden design.

This member of the Olive family is non-invasive and fast-growing, gaining up to a foot each year. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it’s a long-lived, dependable shrub that brings light and life to any landscape.

Key Features

  • Brilliant golden foliage
  • Fragrant white spring flowers
  • Fast-growing & easy to shape
  • Attracts pollinators & birds
  • Beautiful hedge, screen, or accent shrub
  • Cold-hardy & widely adaptable
  • Sterile hybrid - non-invasive

Landscaping Uses

Golden Vicary Privet creates instant structure and sunny charm in your garden! Mature plants reach 8-10 feet tall and wide, making them ideal for hedges, borders, and privacy walls.

  • Formal or informal hedges & privacy screens
  • Foundation or border plantings
  • Accent shrub or topiary
  • Property division & windbreak
  • Bright backdrop for flower beds

Care & Maintenance

Golden Vicary Privet is a deciduous shrub that’s easy to grow and maintain, but can be semi-evergreen in mild winters. This adaptable beauty is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and a strong performer in many soil types.

  • Planting Time: Spring or fall
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained; adapts to most soil types
  • Moisture Needs: Moderate; use the Finger Test to check soil; new plants need consistent moisture their first year
  • Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer or compost in early spring
  • Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain form; renewal prune every 3-5 years to rejuvenate growth
  • Special Perks: Extremely hardy, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and urban-friendly

Don’t forget to add Nature Hills Root Booster when planting for strong, long-term root support!

Golden Glow, Golden Value

Whether you’re crafting a formal hedge or a bright privacy screen, Golden Vicary Privet delivers unmatched golden charm. Its easy-care nature and dazzling color make it a landscape must-have! Order your Golden Vicary Privet today and let Nature Hills deliver this sunshine shrub right to your door!

FAQs

Is Golden Vicary Privet evergreen? It’s semi-evergreen in warmer zones but behaves as a deciduous shrub in colder climates.

How fast does Golden Vicary Privet grow? It grows up to 12 inches per year, reaching 8-10 feet tall and wide.

When should I prune Golden Vicary Privet? Prune after flowering in late spring or mid-summer for shape and fullness.

Does Golden Vicary Privet attract wildlife? Yes, pollinators love the flowers and birds enjoy the small black fruits.

Can Golden Vicary Privet tolerate shade? It performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade with slightly reduced color.

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