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Waxleaf Ligustrum Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

― Waxleaf Ligustrum

(Ligustrum japonicum "Texanum")
Full Sun to Part Shade

Small white flowers starting in Spring in cone-shaped clusters 6-12" long on this broadleaf evergreen shrub with dark green foliage. In summer forms small green berries that turn blue to purple-black in the fall on its dense symmetrical and rounded canopy with 2-3" long glossy leaves. Fast-growing (once established) at about 2-3Ft. per year. Also

known as

Waxleaf Privet, Japanese Privet, and Wax Leaf Ligustrum. Perfect selection for hedges, privacy screen, foundation and borders. See Specifications below. Shop the Waxleaf Ligustrum for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

Waxleaf Privet, Japan Privet, Wax Leaf Ligustrum

Special Features

Low maintenance. Heat, drought (once established), disease, humidity, insect, deer, and salt resistance.

Item	Description
Other Names	Waxleaf Privet, Japan Privet, Wax Leaf Ligustrum
Special Features	Low maintenance. Heat, drought (once established), disease, humidity, insect, deer, and salt resistance.
Category	Shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-11 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast once established
Sun	Full Sun – Part Shade
Height	6-12Ft.
Width	6-8Ft.
Planting-General	Likes clay, loam, sand, silt soil that is moist but well drained to dry when established. Soil pH in the 6-8 range, moderately acid to moderately alkaline.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 4-6 Feet for solid hedges, 12 plus feet for space between plants with no pruning
Watering	Average, low once established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in spring with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees. Do not fertilize after two weeks to the average first frost to avoid early frost damage.
Pruning	Do not require pruning. They do response well to shaping to form hedges or very attractive small trees.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Small white flowers starting in spring in cone-shaped clusters 6-12" long.