Chinese privet 'Variegatum' | Ligustrum lucidum Variegatum - Clear Stem (half standard) - Height 140-180cm Width 60-80cm Girth 12-14cm Stem 80-100cm - 25lt

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Chinese Privet 'Variegatum' is an evergreen tree, trained here as a half standard with a clear stem supporting a rounded head of foliage. The glossy, leathery leaves are variegated with creamy-white margins surrounding a green centre, providing bright, year-round colour and contrast within a planting scheme. The foliage is held in a dense, bushy habit, making this a good specimen for adding structure and height to a border or for use as a focal point in a garden setting. In mid to late summer, the tree produces panicles of small, creamy-white flowers with a distinctive scent, held above the foliage. These are followed by small blue-black berries in autumn and winter, which provide a food source for birds. The flowers are also attractive to pollinating insects, giving this tree some value for garden wildlife throughout the growing season. This tree tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and copes well with exposure, making it a suitable choice for coastal gardens or more open sites. It is also reasonably tolerant of shade and pollution, making it adaptable to urban planting situations where space and light may be limited.

Details

  • Pot Size

    25

  • Height (cm)

    140-180cm

  • Common Name

    Chinese privet 'Variegatum'

  • Family

    Oleaceae

  • Type

    Tree

  • Time to maturity

    10–20 years

Mature Height 3-4m

Mature Width: 4-5m

Shape/habit: Upright

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