- Waxleaf ligustrum
Botanical name: Ligustrum japonicum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 7 – 20 ft in height and a 5 – 6 ft spread
Bloom time: early – mid summer
Hardy zone: Zones 7-11
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about 2 ft per 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 privacy hedge
Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: drought tolerant, low maintenance
Watering instructions: keep soil moist during first growing season, more drought tolerant once established, weekly watering during periods of rain drought will be sufficient during the second growing season
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
Companion plants: oleander, hibiscus, bush daisies
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested
Invasive species: yes
