Sunshine Ligustrum

Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'

Growth Potential

Height: 3–6 feet.

Width: 3–4 feet.

The Golden Accent Shrub

This sterile, non-invasive cultivar is beloved for its year-round, electric-yellow foliage. It provides a massive “glow” to the landscape and offers a great alternative to flowering shrubs if you want consistent color without the mess of spent blooms.

Best Area to Plant

Location:

Privacy hedges, accent points, or “back of the border” structure.

Placement:

Full sun is a must. If planted in the shade, the foliage will turn a dull lime-green. Its upright, columnar habit makes it perfect for framing tall fence lines.

Care Instructions

  • Light:

    Full sun (6+ hours).

  • Water:

    Average; drought-tolerant once established.

  • Maintenance:

    Can be sheared into a formal rectangular hedge or left to grow into an upright, wispy shape. It does not produce flowers or seeds, so it won't take over your garden.

  • Soil:

    Prefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soil enriched with organic matter, but adapts well to most North Texas soil types.