'Jack Frost' Ligustrum proroduces flowers in Spring, but these are secondary to the striking, white and green variegated foliage. With an upright, broad and bushy form, Jack Frost makes makes a great mid-size hedge, and looks equally nice by itself as an accent planting in foundation plantings or landscape beds and islands. The large, glossy leaves are medium green with creamy white variegated margins. Easy to grow in a variety of soils provided they are well-drained. Coloration is best in full to mostly sun. Very disease resistant.

Height: 6' to 10' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Shrub Border, Foundation, Outdoor Living Areas, Accent, Background, Buffer / Screens, Espalier, Focal Point Specimen, Hedges, Small Groups, Tree Form Shrub Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Foliage Color: Green, White Type: Shrub, Evergreen USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Spread: 6' to 8' Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds / Birds Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: Fragrant Flowers Growth Rate: Fast Colors: White Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Poor, Sandy, Well-Drained Water Needs: Low

'Jack Frost' Ligustrum (Wax Leaf Privet) Feeding Instructions

Fertilize Summer-flowering shrubs in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub food or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

'Jack Frost' Ligustrum (Wax Leaf Privet) Pruning Instructions

This evergreen summer-flowering shrub requires no pruning. However, during any time of year it is okay to remove stray or broken branches, or shear to maintain a neater appearance or encourage another flush of blooms. Hard pruning, to reduce the size of the shrub, should be performed in late Winter; before new foliage has emerged. Hand-pruning, with sharp hand pruners, is recommended. Pruning with electric or gas-powered hedge trimmers can cause unsightly scarring of leaves.

'Jack Frost' Ligustrum (Wax Leaf Privet) Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.