- 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
