| Botanical Name | Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’ |
| Description | Part of the Southern Living® Collection, ‘Sunshine’ offers electric gold foliage and does not bloom, making it allergy-friendly. It thrives in Houston’s sun and heat. Requires well-drained soil to maintain its vibrant color and health. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Best color in 6+ hours of sun) |
| Height x Width | 3-6 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; prefers regular watering while establishing. Highly drought-tolerant once mature. |
| Zones | 6 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Responds very well to shearing for formal hedges. Prune in spring to maintain size. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’ |
| Description | Part of the Southern Living® Collection, ‘Sunshine’ offers electric gold foliage and does not bloom, making it allergy-friendly. It thrives in Houston’s sun and heat. Requires well-drained soil to maintain its vibrant color and health. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Best color in 6+ hours of sun) |
| Height x Width | 3-6 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; prefers regular watering while establishing. Highly drought-tolerant once mature. |
| Zones | 6 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Responds very well to shearing for formal hedges. Prune in spring to maintain size. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |