Golden Vicary Privet makes an excellent hedge with good growth rate, and large, dense foliage. Foliage is semi evergreen to deciduous, mainly depending upon climate & hardiness zone. In zones 8 & up, has shown itself to be semi evergreen - retaining many of its leaves through the winter season. But in colder climates & zones, will be completely deciduous. Newer growth is a vibrant golden yellow, gradually maturing to a bright green. Produces small inconspicuous white flowers which are well known to attract bees & butterflies. This variety responds very well to trimming, and can be kept at wide range of heights & widths, which makes it a very versatile selection for a variety of location & uses.