Ligustrum Swift Creek Variegated
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Ligustrum swift creek variegated. This variegated privet was introduced by lanny thomas of swift creek nursery in clayton nc and appears to be the best selection of this plant that we have found. Swift creek is a dwarf variegated privet that can be kept 4 6 feet in height and width. Below are common attributes associated to swift creek ligustrum. Get solid color impact from chinese variegated privets. The species of this plant ligustrum s. The strong growing plants offer the resilience of a privet with year round style. Swift creek can be useful in large containers as a small tree.
Jim has been involved in the green. Height 10 feet spread 10 feet zone 6 9 categories shrub tags. Swift creek variegated privet. It is a very low maintenance variety with striking foliage color contrast. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ligustrum variegated chinese privet ligustrum sinense swift creek supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dav. Swift creek variegated privet is useful to create formal or natural hedges. Very disease and insect resistant.
It holds it variegation better without reverting to green as so many clones tend to do. Simply remove lower branches as the shrub grows. Leaves edged in creamy white variegation tiny white flowers in late spring. Its average texture blends into the landscape but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Swift creek ligustrum overview 3 592 views. Though impressive at other times of the year we find swift creek to be an all star in the late summer and fall garden. Regular price 39 99 sale price.
Variegated privet is easy to grow in a variety of soils provided they are well drained. Ligustrum sinense swift creek variegated privet. Ligustrum sinense swift creek variegated creamy white and deep green leaves evergreen form. Images shown are of mature plants. Evergreen shrub small tree. Not tolerant of permanently we soil. A semi evergreen privet that has captivated our attention with its brilliant creamy white variegated leaves.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and can be pruned at anytime.