Golden Vicary Privet

Ligustrum x vicaryi

Olive Family (Oleaceae)

▲ mature shrub

▲▼ flower buds and foliage; flowers not very distinct

Location near campus:  in planting bed on east side of McDonald's Restaurant on West Sunshine, across from Bass Pro Shops

Ligustrum x vicaryi: Golden Vicary Privet

·         leaves deciduous, opposite, simple, oblong/oval with entire margin; 1-2" long and 2 as wide; golden yellow on new growth and in bright sun, turning dark green as they mature

·         stems slender, pubescent when young, gray-tan and glabrous with age

·         flowers small and white and not too showy

·         grows 10-12' high and 2/3 as wide as an upright shrub

·         prefers sun (for best yellow color) to part shade; very soil tolerant

·         good as a hedge/screen plant

·         fast growth rate