Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'
A view of Ligustrum ‘Sunshine’ on a variety of irrigation levels in September 2011. Photo: SK Reid.
Summary
UC Davis is located in Davis, California, this site has a silty clay loam soil and plants are irrigated with potable water. More information about the field sites is located in the Nuts & Bolts section.
There was no significant difference between the four irrigation treatments in overall growth or percent new growth during the second growing season of Ligustrum ‘Sunshine’ in our field conditions under 50% shade. Any irrigation could be used for this plant down to the very low 20% ET0 level without compromising quality. A very low water level as the plant aged might eventually lead to more conservative growth that would reduce pruning needs.
Plants had consistently even growth, good form, high leaf quality, and were completely unbothered by pests or disease. They had a slightly conical habit in their early life in our field which resembled little lime-colored Christmas trees. The leaves colored a brighter yellow on the south side of plants where early season sun hit the plants more directly. These were a real staff and visitor favorite.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | Ball Ornamentals |
| Sites(s): | UC Davis |
| Trial Exposure: | 50% Shade |
| Year evaluated: | 2011 |
| Height & Width after 2 years: | 5' x 5' |
| Reported Height & Width at maturity: | 3-6' x 3-4' |
| WUCOLS plant type: | S |
| Water Needs & WUCOLS Region: | Low - Region 2 |
| Mean Overall Appearance rating: (1-5 Scale, 5 is highest) | 4.8 |
| Flowering Months: | N/A |
Growth and Quality Data