{"product_id":"variegated-privet-ball-ligustrum-sinense-variegatum","title":"Variegated Chinese Privet Topiary Ball (Ligustrum sinense 'Variegatum')","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLigustrum sinense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatum' (Silver Variegated Chinese Privet Topiary Specimen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Chinese Privet Ball, Variegated Privet Ball, Silver-edged Privet Ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleaceae, Ligustrum · Evergreen Shrub → Pruned Topiary Ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Varietal Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub with densely pubescent branchlets; leaves opposite, elliptical or ovate-elliptical, 2–5 cm long. \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf surface is deep green with striking creamy-white or white margins (silver edges)\u003c\/strong\u003e; some leaves may be entirely white or mottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product consists of Variegated Chinese Privet shaped through repeated pruning into a \u003cstrong\u003espherical topiary ball\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features dense branching and fine leaves, presenting an overall pale green to silver-white tone, making it an excellent bright-colored accent plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful foliage year-round. New spring leaves are most brilliant in silver-white; foliage remains steady in summer and autumn; evergreen in winter with extremely high landscape stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun, tolerates partial shade. \u003cstrong\u003eSilver edges are most distinct in full sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e; prolonged excessive shade may cause leaves to revert to green or drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly adaptable to various soils; tolerant of poor, dry, and saline-alkali conditions. Prefers well-drained sandy loam; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively cold-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to approx. -10°C; widely cultivated outdoors south of East China). Highly tolerant of heavy pruning and resistant to harmful gases (e.g., sulfur dioxide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Landscape Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in front of dark green evergreen groves (such as Yew or Glossy Privet), using its silver-white foliage as a visual highlight to break monotony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Block Combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed with Loropetalum balls (purple-red) and Golden Privet balls (golden yellow) to create a striking three-color spherical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arranged in rows along roadsides, greenways, or as flower border backgrounds to guide vision and define spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Quality Indicators (Example — Project Topiary Ball)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown Width (P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–80 cm \/ 80–100 cm \/ 100–120 cm +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually H ≈ P or H = P + 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull and rounded sphere, distinct silver edges, even leaf distribution, no hollows, no obvious mechanical damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in Spring (March–May) or Autumn (October–November); containerized seedlings can be planted year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topiary balls require regular pruning to maintain shape, typically 2–4 times during the growing season (May–October). Reverted pure green branches should be removed from the base immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply compound fertilizer 1–2 times during the growing season. Ensure watering during dry seasons to maintain leaf color and vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225430024301,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/variegated-privet-ball-ligustrum-sinense-variegatum.png?v=1781401882","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/silver-wax-leaf-privet-ball","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}