🌿 Jack Frost Ligustrum
Ligustrum japonicum 'Jack Frost'
This fast-growing, variegated evergreen shrub features glossy green leaves edged in creamy white, delivering year-round color and texture to hedges, borders, and accent plantings.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to Japan and East Asia
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade; some afternoon shade keeps variegation crisp
💧 Water: Water regularly in well-drained soil
📏 Size: Matures to 6-10 ft tall and 6-8 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Small white flowers appear in late spring
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for hedges, borders, and topiary
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, feed monthly with Espoma Tree-Tone for dense, healthy growth.