Privet 'Aureum' 2L

Ovifoliar privet 'Aureum' – A golden-green shrub for hedges

Ovifoliar privet 'Aureum' (Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum') is a beautiful variety of privet, valued for its golden-green leaves and dense, compact habit. It is an excellent choice for hedges and as an ornamental plant in gardens that brings elegance and color all year round.

Characteristics of Privet 'Aureum'

Cut

• Height: It reaches between 2 and 3 meters in height, with a width of about 1.5 meters.
• Form: A dense, compact shrub with an upright habit.

List

• Color: Semi-evergreen oval leaves, in a golden-green shade with yellow margins.
• Durability: The leaves last all year round, creating an attractive visual effect.

Flowers

• Colour: Small, white, fragrant flowers gathered in paniculate inflorescences.
• Flowering date: They appear in June and July, attracting pollinating insects.

Fruit

• Color: Black, shiny berries that ripen in autumn, although they are not the main ornamental value of this variety.

Cultivation of Privet 'Aureum'

• Position: Grows best in sunny or semi-shaded positions. The more sun, the more intense the color of the leaves.
• Soil: Tolerates different types of soils, but prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soils.
• Watering: The plant needs regular watering, especially during periods of drought, to maintain healthy growth.

Care of Privet 'Aureum'

• Pruning: Regular pruning in early spring and late summer maintains a compact form and promotes dense growth.
• Fertilization: In the spring, it is worth using compost or compound fertilizer to help the plant grow and develop.
• Winter protection: This is a hardy shrub, but young plants may need protection from severe frosts in harsher winters.

Application of Privet 'Aureum'

• Hedges: Ideal for forming dense, beautiful hedges that will provide privacy and protection from the wind.
• Ornamentation: Perfect for home gardens, as a solitary plant, in plant groups or as a background for other plants.
• Containers: It can be grown in large containers on terraces and balconies, where its showy foliage will adorn throughout the season.

Immunity

• Diseases and pests: Privet 'Aureum' is resistant to most diseases and pests, although it can sometimes be attacked by aphids or powdery mildew.
• Frost hardiness: It is fully frost hardy, which makes it suitable for cultivation in different climatic regions.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes