Ligustrum obtusifolium - 30-40 CM C2.5

Description
The Golden privet (Ligustrum obtusifolium regelianum) is a bushy, dense shrub with decorative, blue-grey fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. The Golden privet also has egg-shaped, grey-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres. The Golden privet makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ligustrum regelianum, Ligustrum obtusifolium 'Regel', Ligustrum obtusifolium var. regelianum.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive purple-red autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Golden privet are grey-green, ovate and opposite. Golden privet turns bright purple-red in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Golden privet has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Golden privet is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2.5 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The white flowers of Golden privet appear in panicles from June to July.

Fruit
The blue-grey fruits of Ligustrum obtusifolium regelianum are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Worth knowing
Ligustrum obtusifolium regelianum is slightly poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), specimen, group planting, rock garden, topiary