Botanical Name: Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
Common Name: Waxleaf privet Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, densely branched forming a full, rounded canopy Height 5-10' Spread 5-10' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil including alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24); tolerates desert heat Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-oval, 2-4" long, shiny dark green Flowers white, 1/4", crowded panicles, terminal; April through June strong, somewhat unpleasant scent Fruit 1/8" diameter black/blue drupe Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings, seed Usage: filler for dark, glossy green foliage, excellent hedge sheared or informal, topiary, container plant, background mass Landscape Care: Watering regular – become drought tolerant after established in partial sun areas Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron Pruning to shape desired, if flowers desired, prune after bloom Pests/Diseases scale, Texas root rot Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Oleaceae Notes: |
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