Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Argenteum' - P9

Description
The California privet 'Argenteum' (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is an upright, vigorous shrub that produces white flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from May to June. The California privet 'Argenteum' also has glossy, egg-shaped, green leaves with a white edge. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and is approx. 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the California privet 'Argenteum' are green, egg-shaped, shiny, opposite and have a white margin.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The California privet 'Argenteum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
California privet 'Argenteum' is an upright and vigorous growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 0.6 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June. They are slightly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Argenteum' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, rock garden, topiary, bee pasture

Root
Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Argenteum' is a heartroot.