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Waxleaf Privet
Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
Pronunciation: li-GUS-trum juh-PON-ih-kum tex-AN-um
SKU #05820
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Grows 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide in natural form.
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| Description | A versatile evergreen with a compact habit and glossy green foliage that responds well to regular pruning into formal topiary, clipped hedges, or small standard trees. Displays a profusion of fragrant, white blooms in spring. Useful as an informal hedge, screen or windbreak. Performs well in containers. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | This is probably the most frequently used Privet because it is so adaptable to topiary forms. Available in neat, vertical poodle forms, which are lovely in simple elegant pots flanking the front door or porch steps. Buy pyramid form for topiary gardens to flank walkways and gateways or to position on each corner of a center square knot garden or parterre. Can be used for lush green background foliage or as a large-scale windbreak. Makes an effective sound barrier near busy streets. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Euonymus (Euonymus) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune regularly to maintain size and shape. |
Details
| Description | A versatile evergreen with a compact habit and glossy green foliage that responds well to regular pruning into formal topiary, clipped hedges, or small standard trees. Displays a profusion of fragrant, white blooms in spring. Useful as an informal hedge, screen or windbreak. Performs well in containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
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| Design Ideas | This is probably the most frequently used Privet because it is so adaptable to topiary forms. Available in neat, vertical poodle forms, which are lovely in simple elegant pots flanking the front door or porch steps. Buy pyramid form for topiary gardens to flank walkways and gateways or to position on each corner of a center square knot garden or parterre. Can be used for lush green background foliage or as a large-scale windbreak. Makes an effective sound barrier near busy streets. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Euonymus (Euonymus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune regularly to maintain size and shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Waxleaf Privet produce flowers?
Spring
Is Waxleaf Privet evergreen or deciduous?
Waxleaf Privet is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Waxleaf Privet?
Waxleaf Privet is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Waxleaf Privet resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
How fast does Waxleaf Privet grow?
Waxleaf Privet has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Waxleaf Privet?
Waxleaf Privet grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Waxleaf Privet in my landscape?
Waxleaf Privet is suitable for: Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use Waxleaf Privet in my garden design?
This is probably the most frequently used Privet because it is so adaptable to topiary forms. Available in neat, vertical poodle forms, which are lovely in simple elegant pots flanking the front door or porch steps. Buy pyramid form for topiary gardens to flank walkways and gateways or to position on each corner of a center square knot garden or parterre. Can be used for lush green background foliage or as a large-scale windbreak. Makes an effective sound barrier near busy streets.
What color are Waxleaf Privet flowers?
Waxleaf Privet produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Waxleaf Privet?
Waxleaf Privet has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Waxleaf Privet?
Good companion plants for Waxleaf Privet include: Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Euonymus (Euonymus).
How do I care for Waxleaf Privet?
Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune regularly to maintain size and shape.
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