Name: Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine' (Sunshine Chinese Privet)

Average Landscape Size: 3-5 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide; dense, upright habit (can reach 8 ft unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best golden color in full sun

Water Needs: Low to moderate; very drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen in Houston-area winters

Fertilization & Pruning: General purpose fertilizer in spring; prune anytime for shape

Detailed Description: Here's that same fantastic Ligustrum 'Sunshine' in a mature 7-gallon size for immediate impact! Most homeowners maintain these at 4–6 feet tall and wide, though they can reach 8 feet if left unpruned. The beauty of this larger size is instant golden color that lights up your landscape from day one! Those gorgeous golden-yellow variegated leaves absolutely glow, especially in morning sun! Here in our area, it's incredibly reliable and handles our heat, humidity, and drought like a champion. Perfect when you need immediate screening, bright color contrast, or that mature hedge look from day one! Extremely low maintenance and deer won't touch it – this is your go-to solution for problem areas that need reliable year-round color!