Ligustrum ‘Vicaryi’

Ligustrum ‘Vicaryi’
was Ligustrum x vicaryi
“Vicary golden privet”
OLEACEAE

SemiI-Evergreen shrub

Zone: 5 – 8
Native habitat:

Conditions
Soil: any
Moisture: well-drained, tolerates dry conditions once established
Light: full sun (best for good colour) to part shade (tolerates)
Exposure: general
Plant size (h x w): 6′ -8′ x 7′ – 10′
Other:

Aesthetic
Shape/stem: natural vase shape, looses this as it ages, grows rapidly
Leaf: new leaves golden on tips, tend to push off last years leaves (spring time), light green, nice toped end, ovate,
Flower: very fragrant white panicles  on new wood 
Bloom: spring
fruit: black, tenacious, winter interest

Treatment (how to…)
Plant: general; if want to berry need 2 plants
Maintain: low maintenance, prune as needed (early spring is ideal), can be limbed up to be a small tree, coppice every number of years to keep contained vase form
Propagate:  cutting, seed (if you can get it)

Uses
Landscape: mixed boarder, informal hedge, hedge, cottage
Companion planting: nice against dark purple blooms and variegate foliage thats larger
Medicinal: unknown,

Vulnerabilities
Pests and disease: none significant
Deer resistant: generally yes but not always

Interest
Local info,: not native, semi evergreen here but deciduous in colder climates
Pot size (to purchase):  1-2 gallon
Nature: ornamental foliage shrub
Identification (key features):
Interesting facts: 
Cultivars:
Comments: straight species can be invasive  and has wavy leaf;