Sunshine Privet Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Sunshine Privet plant has distinctive bright golden yellow foliage and requires little care. Because it doesn't grow invasively, this private plant is perfect for landscaping and is frequently used as a hedge. It can grow up to six feet tall and has a dense, compact growth habit. In addition to being highly adaptive, this plant does well in direct sunshine.
Common Name |
Sunshine Privet
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'
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Genus
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Ligustrum
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Family
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Oleaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Sunshine Privet Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Sunshine Privet.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Sunshine Privet needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Sunshine Privet needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Sunshine Privet Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Sunshine Privet to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Sunshine Privet to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Sunshine Privet Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Sunshine Privet. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Sunshine Privet plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Sunshine Privet Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Sunshine Privet plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Fruit & Berries
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Is Sunshine Privet toxic to pets? |
Yes
Sunshine Privet is also toxic to dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Prairie and Meadow
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Sunshine Privet Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Sunshine Privet, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Sunshine Privet Native Region |
Find out where the Sunshine Privet plant originated. |
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Country |
China
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