Golden Privet The foliage of the Golden Privet will brighten up any garden. It is semi-evergreen, holding its leaf year round in all but the harshest of Winters. Ligustrum ovalifolium aureum will grow nearly anywhere - including poor soils, in moderate shade and can be seen growing well in some coastal areas. If your garden needs some colour, Golden privet will give you a fast dense hedge. Site: Tolerates coastal exposureSoil: Any reasonable well-drained soil, tolerates some heavy clayPosition: Full sun, part shade, colour is best in full sunSeason of Interest: Semi evergreenHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 8ft (2.5m) Spread: 6ft (2m)