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First Editions® Straight Talk® Privet | Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift'
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Plant description

A natural substitute for ‘Sky Pencil’ holly in colder climates, Straight Talk® is narrow and upright. It can be used as vertical accent or grouped for hedging. In addition to being cold hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s easy to grow in a wide range of soils and tolerates urban conditions. Minimal seed production after five years in Minnesota trials. Deciduous. Found by Mike Jeronimus of Green Acres Nursery in Golden, Colorado. ®CA

Height: 12'
Spread: 2-4'
Shape: Upright
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage: Dark green
Fall Foliage: Insignificant
Zone: 4-8
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