Specifics

Plant Type:     Deciduous shrub (may be semi-evergreen in mild winters)

Zone:    5-8

Height:     8-12 feet

Spread:     8-10 feet

Light:     Full sun to partial shade.

Soil:     Can tolerate most soils provided that it is well-draining.

Uses:     Privacy screen, hedge, borders, specimen plant.

Flower:     White flowers in the summer.

Foliage:     Bright yellow-green leaves throughout the summer, deep purples, yellow and red in the fall.

Pruning:     Prune annually in the winter.

Deer Resistance:     Rarely damaged.

The golden privet is also heat and drought tolerant once established.