- Howardi ligustrum
Botanical name: Howard Japanese Privet
Average Size at Maturity: 5 – 6 ft in height
Hardy zone: Zones 7-10
Bloom Time: late May to early June
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: green and yellow
Growth Rate: up to 2 ft a year
Pruning needs: Shape as needed
Landscape Use: great for privacy, for a hedge or border, focal point in mixed bed
Light Needs: 6 hours of direct sunlight a day
Special Feature: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant
Water Needs: water extremely thoroughly weekly after initial planting until established. Decrease watering to bi-weekly after the first growing season.
Fertilizing needs: Use 15-5-10 or 15-15-15 in the early spring and early fall
