Is There A Difference

Question

Are Golden Privet and Sunshine Ligustrum the same?

Answer 1

No. Golden privet is a special, sterile, hybrid. Sunshine Ligustrum is a cultivar of Ligustrum sinense. Their care is similar, with Sunshine being more sensitive to salty conditions.

Here is an article that will help you to know some of the main differences:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ligustrum/growing-ligustrum-shrubs.htm