My Plants List
Create your own plant list and get plant care reminders direct to your inbox!
My Plant Care
Get more detailed care advice, specific how-to guides and care reminder prompts right to your inbox!
My Garden Match
Check you are planting correctly with our unique garden match tool.
Did you know 30% of new plants purchased die within the first year because they are planted in the wrong place? Don't make that costly and upsetting mistake!
My Questions
Ask a question, make a comment and discuss plants and gardening!
My Plants List
Create your own plant list and get plant care reminders direct to your inbox!
 |
Beginner
skill rating |
 |
8m
max. spread |
 |
8m
max. height |
 |
10-20 years
to maturity |
 |
1 hour care
per year |
 |
This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum Superbum'
Other names: Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum', Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum'
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to add this plant to your plants list
Genus: Ligustrum
Variety or cultivar: 'Excelsum Superbum' _ 'Excelsum Superbum' is a small evergreen tree or large shrub with shiny, dark-green, ovate leaves that have lighter green markings and creamy margins. In summer and autumn, it bears fluffy panicles of cream flowers that may be followed by small, black berries.
Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum Superbum' is: Evergreen
Flower: Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage: Cream, Dark-green, Light green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Some may find the scent of the flowers unpleasant
Tree shape: Rounded
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum Superbum' (Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to match this plant to your garden
Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in any soil as long as it is free-draining in sun or partial shade.
|
| Soil types: |
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
 |
| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
|
| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
|
| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
|
| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
|
| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
|
| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
|
|
|
|
Discuss Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum Superbum' (Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum') with other Shoot members.
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to add a comment or question about this plant
Question from
Jane Foord-Divers
I had my tree for about 3 years and after the heavy snow this year all the leaves have fallen off.
What's the problem?
- Views: 80
- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sat. 26th June 2010 11:15
- Last reply: Tue. 29th June 2010 22:23
We list 9 suppliers who tell us they sell Ligustrum lucidum 'Excelsum Superbum' (Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum'). In order to see the list you'll need to either register or log in as a full member.
Sign up for a FULL ACCOUNT today or login as a full member.
If you sell this plant and would like to add a link, please fill in this form.
"I stayed up late last night playing with my garden planner and have created scale illustrated plan of my garden! If you ever need an extravagant quote, do let me know!"
