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Golden Privet (Ligustrum Gold) - Mehndi Ka Darakht
مہندی کا درخت
Ligustrum Gold
Rs 1,500
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Add a splash of white colour to your garden with Golden Privet (Mehndi Ka Darakht / مہندی کا درخت), a reliable evergreen shrub that blooms in summer. It reaches a moderate height of 6 ft, thrives in full sun to partial sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Golden Privet (Ligustrum Gold), known in Pakistan as Mehndi Ka Darakht (مہندی کا درخت) is a distinguished evergreen shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its white flowers that appear in summer and its attractive golden foliage, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 6 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Ligustrum Gold
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 6 ft
- Flower Colour: White
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Foliage: Evergreen (Golden)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Hardwood Cuttings, Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Golden Privet
Easily propagated from hardwood cuttings or seed.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Golden Privet?
Golden Privet is a versatile and rewarding addition to any garden, valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to local conditions.
Buy Mehndi Ka Darakht online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Golden Privet be harmful to household pets?
While Golden Privet is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Golden Privet?
Golden Privet needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Does Golden Privet need regular trimming or pruning?
Light pruning of Golden Privet after the blooming season helps maintain shape and encourages fresh growth. Since it blooms in summer, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Golden Privet last?
Golden Privet blooms in summer, producing white flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Can Golden Privet tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Golden Privet grows best in full sun to partial sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
