Golden Privet: Introduction to a New Colorful-Leaf Plant Variety

Golden Privet: also known as Howard's privet, Ligustrum japonicum 'Howardii', a new colorful-leaf variety in the Japanese privet series. Evergreen shrub or small tree; leaves leathery, thick, with a fleshy feel; new leaves in spring are bright yellow, turning golden yellow by winter, and some new leaves have cloud-like light green patches along both sides of the midrib or locally on one side, with bright and pleasing colors; internodes short, branches and leaves dense. The original species is distributed from west of Kanto in Japan, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Taiwan, China. It likes light, is drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant, and can grow in acidic, neutral, and slightly alkaline soils; it grows naturally in mountainous areas of warm regions. It grows rapidly, has strong sprouting ability, golden leaf color, and a beautiful tree shape. It is an excellent hedge tree species, with ornamental leaves, flowers, and fruits, and has great development prospects. Suitable regions: East China, South China, Central China, and other regions. Propagation method: cutting propagation.