Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Howardi Ligustrum

• Howardi ligustrum 

Botanical name: Howard Japanese Privet 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 5 – 6 ft in height 

Bloom time: late May to early June

Hardy zone: Zones 7-10

Flower color: White

Foliage color: green and yellow

Growth rate: up to 2 ft a year

Pruning instructions: Shape as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

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 features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant

Watering instructions: water extremely thoroughly weekly after initial planting until established. Decrease watering to bi-weekly after the first growing season.

Fertilizing instructions : Use 15-5-10 or 15-15-15 in the early spring and early fall

Best time to plant: late spring/summer 

Best type of soil: sandy 

Companion plants: begonias, daylilies, roses, boxwood

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no