Waxleaf Ligustrum is a popular dense evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and a heavy production of fragrant white flowers in spring. Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil. A versatile plant that responds well to pruning, training, and topiary.
Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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8' - 10'
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Spread:
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6’ - 8'
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Spacing:
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6'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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7 - 11
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Smoke Tree, Loropetalum, Maiden Grass
IMAGE: KENPEI, Ligustrum japonicum 05, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.