Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Recurve Ligustrum

Botanical name: Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8 – 10 ft in height, 6 – 8 ft spread

Bloom time: late may to early june

Hardy zone: Zones 7-10

Flower color: white

Foliage color: dark green

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 as a hedge, can easily be shaped into a small tree look

Light needs: 4-8 hours of sun a day

Special features: drought tolerant, deer and insect resistant

Watering instructions: deep watering once a week until established

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

Best time to plant: early spring or fall

Best type of soil: clay, loamy, or sandy

Companion plants: hostas, ferns, daylilies

Toxicity level: toxic for pets

Invasive species: no