- 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
