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Ligustrum japonicum/Wax Leaf Ligustrum
Tree forms of considerable age
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Scientific Name:
Ligustrum japonicum
Common Name:
Wax Leaf Ligustrum
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10
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Height:
10-15 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Commonly used as a clipped or unclipped hedge, as a topiary, and in large containers. It can be trained as a small evergreen tree. It is a good choice for the urban landscape since it is heat and drought tolerant. The fruit is eaten by birds, particularly the American Goldfinch.