I would stay away from it. Some of the increasingly more common variegated privets that are supposedly sterile, still produce seed. I have seen some in commercial plantings flower. I wouldn't think this one is any more stable.

Hmmm. Perhaps I'll wait a bit. It may be a situation where the cultivar is sterile until exposed to other ligustrums. That's happened before with other plants.

That would make sense. Much like what happened with the "sterile" bradford pear. We have a real privet problem here in NC, and I would never plant it. The only time I have ever used privet is for potted topiary.

If it's invasive Logan I would think you'd love it. What makes Ligustrum different from Burning Bush or Eleagnus umbellata in your view?

The flowers trigger my allergies, they actually SHOW INVASIVE TENDENCIES (not just self seeding, but spreading by roots, forming real thickets. Almost impossible to get rid of). Also it is very fast growing, faster than I can prune.

I would suggest you have a look at some definitions of 'invasive', Logan. Forming thickets is irrelevant. Many plants, both native and introduced, sucker. That doesn't make them invasive. It's the seeding and ousting of indigenous plants that makes something invasive.

Forsythia self-seeds more frequently than any barberry. Why isn't it invasive? I see miscanthus chinesis growing all over roadsides and volunteering everywhere? Why isn't it considered invasive?

A brief Google tells me that both Miscanthus chinensis and Forsythia are considered invasive in some places in the US.

It isn't on the North Carolina invasive list. Not even on the "watch" list (but rose of sharon and norway maple are?).

http://www.ncwildflower.org/plant_galleries/invasives_list

I think this list needs some serious updates.

Logan - North Carolina isn't the centre of the universe. You frequently extrapolate from your parochial experience and it doesn't help people who come to these forums looking for help.

However: Miscanthus sinensis.

p.s. did you spot your favourite Eleagnus species in the Rank 1 (severe threat) section in your link?

Yes the elaeagnus is invasive. I am not worried about a plant being invasive in another state, I am not that close to the border. No, NC isn't the center of the universe, however, why should I be worried about a plant that is invasive half-way across the country? Thanks for the link about the miscanthus. There is no way that should go unnoticed. Still not getting rid of my beautiful miscanthus ;)

Eleagnus is invasive in your state Logan. But it seems you are irredeemable.

Yes, I think I am. I love those berries, they make a good jelly. If it makes you feel better, I only have 1 that I just planted this year.

Here is a good jelly recipe if you are interested.

http://wildblessings.com/autumn-olive-berry-jam/

No, Logan I am not interested. I know how to make jelly and I don't have access to Autumn Olive fruit. You are utterly incorrigible.

I'm jumping in a little late to the party, but just saw this...

Ligustrum 'Sunshine' was found by a nursery in NC back in 2002. To date, none of the offspring from this one plant has produced flowers. Without flowers, there are obviously no seeds (or pollen for allergy sufferers). Florida's Agriculture Department, which has Ligustrum on their noxious weed list, has reviewed the data and now allows them to be sold there.

Under extreme stress we have seen the occasional green branch sport. These have also been propagated and grown out to see what happens. Although more vigorous, they have not produced any flowers either. We do recommend the removal of any branch sports (dark green shoots) that may occur. This is standard for most non green shrubs (especially variegated ones), as usually these sports are more vigorous than the mother plant, and can look odd as they continue to grow.

Invasive issues are serious, and we do not promote plants that have demonstrated the potential to become pests. This is one of the reasons we have separate plant lists for our regional programs.

My sunshine Ligustum is 3 years old. Late in the 2017 season several plants have begun to show dark green stems. I am concerned this cultivar is going to lose is beautiful yellow color in my landscape. I do have problems with white flies in the summer and have to work diligently to control them. Another point to make in using the plants in my front yard is the brown coloring during the winter. This does not bother me since the spring show is glorious.

I have had no problems with Sunshine Ligustrum being invasive. 3 years without flowering.