Ligustrum japonicum | Japanese Privet, Waxleaf Privet | Shrub
Ligustrum japonicum belongs to the plant family OLEACE and Genus Ligustrum This Shrub prefers Dry to moist soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to full shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Ligustrum japonicum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Ligustrum japonicum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Ligustrum japonicum Japanese privet,waxleaf privet is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Ligustrum japonicum | Japanese Privet, Waxleaf Privet is an evergreen specimen which means it keeps it leaves throughout the year.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Ligustrum japonicum has attractive berries during the winter. One of the common garden uses for this plant is in hedges and screens. This is an insect resistant variety. Japanese privet (also known as waxleaf privet) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10 Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun to full shade. It usually does best in dry to moist soils.
Ligustrum japonicum will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Ligustrum japonicum is a woody perennial. Japanese privet (locally known in some parts as waxleaf privet) is evergreen. May and June are the usual months for blossoms. The blossoms are usually a white color.
In the Northern Hemisphere Ligustrum japonicum starts to bloom around 05,01 blooming stops about 06,30
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 15' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Arenaria montana also known as sandwort is known for producing colorful berries
Hedges and screens is a best suggested use for this plant
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.