Vicary's Golden Privet

Vicary Golden Privet (Ligustrum × vicaryi). Ligustrum × vicaryi, known as Vicary Golden Privet, is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub highly valued for its bright yellow foliage and great versatility in the garden. This variety forms a dense, rounded bush that brightens hedges, borders, and shrub beds with its oval, golden-yellow leaves that retain their beautiful intensity in full sun. In early summer, the shrub produces panicles of small, slightly fragrant creamy-white flowers that attract pollinators.

To plant Vicary Golden Privet, choose a suitable exposure: full sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is ordinary, well-drained soil. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work with.

Allow for a width of 2.5 m (8 ft) to plan this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 2.5 m (8 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.