Jack Frost Ligustrum 7 Gal

Foliage Feature: Jack Frost Ligustrum

A crisp, classic evergreen with a touch of Southern sophistication

At Wrights Market, we have a soft spot for plants that bring a little extra flair to the everyday—and Jack Frost Ligustrum does just that. With its eye-catching variegated foliage and easy-going nature, this plant is like the linen blazer of the garden: timeless, tidy, and just a little bit fancy.

A Little Background

Ligustrum japonicum ‘Jack Frost’ is a variegated cultivar of Japanese Privet, prized for its glossy green leaves edged in creamy white. It offers a bright pop of contrast in the landscape year-round and can be used as a standalone statement piece, a tidy hedge, or a fresh foundation planting.

Unlike some older privet varieties, Jack Frost is well-behaved, stylish, and much easier to manage—making it a favorite among modern Southern gardeners who want elegance and simplicity.

Where It Grows Best

Jack Frost Ligustrum thrives in USDA zones 7–10, making it a natural fit for gardens here in Georgia and across the Southeast.

It prefers:

• Full sun to part shade (more sun brings bolder color)

• Well-drained soil, though it’s not too picky

• Room to grow—reaches 6–8 feet tall and wide, but can be pruned smaller

Plant Care Tips – The Wrights Market Way

This evergreen beauty is a joy to care for, with just a touch of attention here and there:

• Water regularly when newly planted, then let it settle into a more drought-tolerant routine

• Mulch generously to conserve moisture and keep the roots happy

• Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer

• Prune as needed to shape or maintain size—it responds well to a gentle trim

Its creamy-white margins shimmer in the sunlight and brighten up even the darkest garden corners. Whether flanking a front porch, lining a picket fence, or softening a garden path, Jack Frost Ligustrum is a picture of polished Southern grace.

Come by Wrights Market to see this beauty up close—we’d love to help you style it into your garden in a way that feels like home.