{"product_id":"sunshine-ligustrum","title":"Sunshine Ligustrum | Golden Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYear-Round Golden Color, Zero Fuss\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSunshine Ligustrum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLigustrum sinense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunshine') is one of the most reliable and eye-catching evergreen shrubs available — and it earns that reputation every single month of the year. Its dense, rounded form is covered in vivid golden-yellow foliage that holds its color through heat, cold, and everything in between. Use it as a bold specimen, a low formal hedge, a container accent, or a mass planting for maximum landscape impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Landscape Designers Love Sunshine Ligustrum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant year-round color\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden-yellow foliage that doesn't fade; brightest in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — low water needs make it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reliable choice in areas with heavy deer pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — works as a hedge, border accent, container plant, or mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds beautifully to pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e — shear into formal shapes or let it grow naturally into a rounded mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e — 'Sunshine' is sterile and does not produce seeds, unlike the straight species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Growing Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 6–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully cold-hardy; may experience minor leaf drop in harsh winters but leafs out quickly in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal growing conditions; maintains dense, full evergreen foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in heat; provide afternoon shade in the hottest microclimates to prevent leaf scorch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (full sun produces the most vivid golden color; shade causes foliage to green up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most well-drained soils; tolerates clay, sandy, and loamy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; easily maintained smaller with pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the most intense golden color — even partial shade will cause the foliage to shift toward green. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, then reduce frequency; established plants are quite drought-tolerant. Fertilize once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Prune anytime to shape — Sunshine Ligustrum responds well to shearing and recovers quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established root system; ready to make an immediate impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft. (3 Gallon)\u003c\/strong\u003e — taller specimen; faster to hedge or screening height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":52045254885656,"sku":"EVS-LIG-LIG-12-3G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":52045254918424,"sku":"EVS-LIG-LIG-NA-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/Sunshine_Ligustrum.jpg?v=1778411426","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/sunshine-ligustrum","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}