Plants
Privet, Variegated Silver / Ligustrum ovalifolium Argenteum
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Geographical origins: Japan, Korea.
Adult size: Height up to 3m, spread up to 2 m.
Foliage: Semi-evergreen.
Type of soil: Any, avoid too dry soils.
Climate: Hardy to -15°C.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Characteristics and uses:
The variegated Silver Privet is an erect, compact shrub ideal grown in hedges. Its variegated, creamy white foliage brings in a touch of originality and colour to your hedge. You can combine it with a Golden Privet, an Abelia or a Hornbeam. In the middle of summer, its small, attractive to bees, white flowers appear followed by black berries. Beware; these berries are poisonous for humans. The Silver Privet withstands pruning and its shape allows all kind of fancy shaping. -
