Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
Waxleaf Privet
Description
This dense evergreen shrub of an upright habit is capable of growing as a shrub or small tree. Its dark green, leathery leaves are opposite those of a simple evergreen plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Poisonous
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.