Ligustrum ibota 'Muster'PBR (v)
A semi-evergreen shrub to around 2m high, with an open habit becoming denser with age. Leaves are small, to 4cm long, and grey-green with pale yellow margins fading to cream. Clusters of small scented white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by blue-black berries
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Cream | Blue Black | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Cream |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Ligustrum can be decidous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, entire leaves and panicles of small, often unpleasantly scented white flowers in spring or summer, followed by black or deep purple berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; colour is better in sun and this cultivar has some resistance to scorching. Avoid planting in areas prone to waterlogging
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by hardwood cuttings in winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1; clip hedges twice in summer
Pests
May be susceptible to privet aphid, willow scale insects, lilac leaf-mining moth and privet thrips
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, white root rot, leaf spots and Verticillium wilt
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