Golden Ticket® Privet

Name: Golden Ticket® Privet
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU: 23206
Price: 26.14 USD
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Ligustrum x vicaryi 'NCLX1'

Proven Winners®

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Plant Size

Quart Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: For the brightest neon-yellow color, plant in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light daily. While it handles partial shade well, the foliage will shift toward a chartreuse or lime-green hue rather than the signature gold.
Soil: This shrub thrives in well-drained soil but is famously adaptable to various types. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost at planting to improve drainage, as "wet feet" is one of the few things this hardy plant dislikes.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water deeply twice a week to ensure the root system anchors properly. Once established, Golden Ticket is remarkably drought tolerant and only needs supplemental water during extended dry spells. Inconsistent watering during the heat of summer can lead to minor leaf drop, but the plant typically bounces back quickly once moisture returns.

Pruning Tips

Since this privet blooms on old wood, you should prune immediately after the spring flowers fade if you want to keep the blossoms for next year. Use sharp shears to thin out old branches or shape the hedge, which encourages fresh, colorful new growth from the center. Think of it like a haircut that removes the "split ends" to keep the overall silhouette tight and vibrant.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release "all-purpose" fertilizer in early spring just as new growth begins to emerge. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this can stimulate soft new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. This late-season surge makes the plant vulnerable to winter tip dieback.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

Want a non-invasive version of the classic landscape hedge shrub? Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Golden Ticket® Privet PP27,301 (Ligustrum x vicaryi 'NCLX1') is the very first sterile, non-invasive Privet. It doesn't have any of the Privet's bad qualities, but all of them are good ones!

The beautiful foliage is glossy and thick. It starts the growing season bright yellow and ages to gentle chartreuse. The white sprays of spring flowers add to the shrub's beauty and feed plenty of bees and butterflies! You will enjoy the bloom as they are wonderfully fragrant too!

Golden Ticket® by Proven Winners® ColorChoice® forms dense, leafy walls and creates a lot of privacy very quickly. Unfortunately, they also can be invasive, making a nuisance of themselves in your yard and naturalized areas when they escape their bounds. Nature Hills employs Plant Sentry™ to protect ecosystems and native habitats by following all state and federal regulations that stop the shipment of potentially invasive plants into sensitive areas.

Planting and Application:

Privet has been used for a long time to block off views of air conditioners and other eyesores around the home! They would make a great accent shrub as well as in bright green borders, privacy screens, and hedges. This is a great plant to use for screening. Imagine a pretty, living green wall around your pool deck or outdoor dining room.

The color combo of this deciduous Privet makes it like a beacon among the evergreens in your foundation and border plantings. Left to grow naturally, these tidy and fluffy chartreuse shrubs become brilliant privacy shrubs that provide year-round screening!

Create outdoor garden room walls that wrap you in bright and colorful greenery, reduce noise, block wind, and provide high, property division! Screen off your dining or poolside seating areas, or encircle your patio with lush seclusion!

Mix these 4-6 foot tall shrubs with the 8-10 foot tall Golden Vicary Privet for a layered effect in the garden. Both of these golden plants shining in the sun! Not only does the Golden Ticket® Privet look great in your landscape, but the strong stems and architectural structure of the leaves also make it a great filler in cut flower bouquets.

Bright Golden-Chartreuse Foliage
Pleasantly Fragrant White Flower Sprays
Sterile-Version of the Great Privet Hedge
Glossy & Compact
Great for Privacy, Windbreaks & Hedges & Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This Privet does well in either sun or part shade, but the color will be better the more sun it has. It will tend toward darker greens in shadier situations. Provide a well-drained site with regular moisture access throughout the year. Water deeply and regularly after its initial planting, but once it is established, Privet shrubs become drought-resistant.

Plant with Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong symbiotic support, and regular moisture access during that first year. A spring application of fertilizer keeps your shrubs growing green! Provide a 3-4 inch deep top-dressing of arborist mulch to hold moisture, insulate the roots, reduce weed competition, and add a finishing touch to your garden design!

Privet doesn't need any heavy pruning to maintain its beautiful vase-like shape but can handle it well if a tighter hedge is desired. Leave these shrubs to grow naturally to enjoy the blooms and fruit for your wildlife. If you want all this, then choose to renewal prune every 3-5 years. Remove the older, fatter branches out at the main trunk or from the root zone.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Any Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture For Best Results & Drought Tolerant Once Established
Prune After Flowering
Pest, Saline/Coastal & Disease-Tolerant

You really can't go wrong adding these bright shrubs to your landscape! Order your Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Golden Ticket® Privet with confidence today at Nature Hills Nursery and enjoy having your new landscape delivered to your door!

Botanical Name

Ligustrum x vicaryi 'NCLX1'
Class
- Lamiales
Species

x vicaryi
Cultivar

NCLX1
Growing Zones

5-8
Height

4-6 ft
Width

4-6 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color
- White
Leaf Color
- Yellow
- Green
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mature height and width of Golden Ticket® Privet?

Golden Ticket® Privet reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide at maturity. This compact size makes it perfect for residential hedging and screening applications. Plant 3-4 feet apart for a solid privacy hedge that won't overwhelm smaller spaces.

Is Golden Ticket® Privet sterile and non-invasive compared to other privets?

Yes, Golden Ticket® Privet is the first sterile, non-invasive privet variety. Unlike traditional privets that can escape cultivation and spread aggressively, this Proven Winners selection won't produce viable seeds. You get all the classic hedge benefits without environmental concerns when you shop at Nature Hills.

What are the soil requirements for planting Golden Ticket® Privet?

Golden Ticket® Privet adapts to most well-draining soil types and tolerates a wide pH range. This hardy shrub thrives in both full sun and partial shade conditions. Plant in spring after the last frost for best establishment, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart for hedging.

How much sun or shade does Golden Ticket® Privet need?

Golden Ticket® Privet thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions. Like most privets, it's quite adaptable to varying light levels but produces the best golden foliage color and densest growth in full sun locations. Plant it where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal screening performance.

How often should I water Golden Ticket® Privet, especially after planting?

Water newly planted Golden Ticket® Privet deeply 2-3 times per week for the first month, then reduce to weekly watering once established. This hardy shrub is quite drought tolerant after its first growing season. Monitor soil moisture and adjust based on rainfall and temperature conditions.

Is Golden Ticket® Privet deer resistant?

Golden Ticket® Privet is generally deer resistant due to its dense, glossy foliage that deer typically avoid browsing. The thick chartreuse leaves and fragrant spring flowers make it an unappealing choice for most deer. Plant it confidently in areas where deer pressure is moderate to high.

What are the shipping restrictions for Golden Ticket® Privet (e.g., states like Maine)?

Nature Hills follows Plant Sentry™ protocols and all state and federal regulations to prevent invasive plant shipments into sensitive areas. While Golden Ticket® Privet is sterile and non-invasive, shipping restrictions may still apply to certain states. Check with the nursery before ordering to confirm availability in your area.

Can Golden Ticket® Privet handle clay or poor soils?

Golden Ticket® Privet adapts well to various soil conditions, including clay and poor soils. This hardy shrub is quite tolerant of less-than-ideal growing conditions. For best results, ensure adequate drainage to prevent waterlogged roots.