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

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