Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 1.50 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Ligustrum ‘Lemon Lime and Clippers’ is a compact shrub grown for its form and foliage. It grows as a small, rounded bush carrying striking, lemon and lime coloured foliage. This evergreen typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site, noting that it is tolerant of frosts, dry periods, and coastal conditions. Ligustrum ‘Lemon Lime and Clippers’ is often clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. This is a popular and cheerful plant.
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