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  • LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium 'Argenteum'
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    LIGUSTRUM ovalifolium 'Argenteum'

    Commonly known as Silver privet

    Cream edged leaves
     
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    • Good to know
      Useful for hedging.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale, leaf miners, thrips, leaf spot, honey fungus, wilt.
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Evergreen
      To semi evergreen. Oval leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
    • White
    • Panicles
      Dense panicles to 10cm (4in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Entire
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, upright shrub. Flowers are followed by spherical, black fruit.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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