Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Jack Frost Ligustrum

Botanical name: Ligustrum Japonicum ‘Jack Frost’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6 – 10 ft in height, 6 – 8 ft spread

Bloom time: late spring to early summer

Hardy zone: Zones 6-9

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green with ivory markings

Growth rate: about half a foot to one foot a year

Pruning instructions: Prune to maintain shape immediately after the plant is done flowering for the season

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: Adds a colorful, thick foliage look

Light needs: 4 – 6 hours of sunlight a day

Special features: variegated leaves, year round color

Watering instructions: deep watering once a week until established

Fertilizing instructions: Use 15-15-15 in the early spring and early fall

Best time to plant: summer

Best type of soil: clay or loamy soil

Companion plants: arborvitae, pittosporum, boxwood, cypresses

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no