- Waxleaf ligustrum
Botanical name: Ligustrum japonicum
Average Size at Maturity: 7 – 20 ft in height and a 5 – 6 ft spread
Hardy zone: Zones 7-11
Bloom Time: early – mid summer
Flower Color: white
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: grows about 2 ft per year
Pruning needs: Shape as needed
Landscape Use: great privacy hedge
Light Needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: glossy deep green color
Water Needs: 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 needs: Use 15-5-10 or 15-15-15 in the early spring and early fall
