Japanese Waxleaf Privet
Ligustrum japonicum
A versatile evergreen shrub, Japanese Waxleaf Privet offers lush, glossy foliage and can be meticulously shaped or enjoyed in its natural, graceful form.
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About this plant
The Japanese Waxleaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a highly adaptable evergreen shrub prized for its dense, deep green, and exceptionally glossy leaves that retain their vibrant color year-round, providing consistent beauty and privacy. Ideal for hedges, screens, or as a striking stand-alone specimen, this privet can also be pruned into elegant topiary forms, adding a touch of sophisticated structure to any garden design. In late spring to early summer, it produces attractive clusters of fragrant white flowers, followed by small blue-black berries that attract birds. Extremely durable and forgiving, the Japanese Waxleaf Privet thrives in a variety of conditions and is a low-maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking enduring beauty and functionality.
Care & maintenance
Minimal care is required once established. Prune as needed to maintain desired size and shape; it responds well to shearing for formal hedges. Fertilize lightly in spring.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 6-10 ft
- Mature width
- 4-6 ft
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Medium to fast