Ligustrum jap. Waxleaf

Build a polished evergreen hedge with glossy foliage and fragrant white spring flowers. Waxleaf Ligustrum forms a dense upright shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Abundant flower clusters add seasonal fragrance, while the foliage responds well to shaping and topiary.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 11
• Mature Height: 8'–10'
• Mature Width: 6'–8'
• Spacing: 6'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Fast

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ligustrum japonicum
• Common Name: Waxleaf Ligustrum
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dense, Upright, and Rounded
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Glossy dark green evergreen foliage
• Fragrant white spring flowers
• Excellent hedge and topiary plant
• Fast-growing dense habit
• Year-round structure

Landscape Uses

• Formal hedges
• Privacy screens
• Foundation plantings
• Topiary
• Mixed borders

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun to part sun.
• Provide moist, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune after flowering or as needed for formal shaping.

Companion Plants

• Ligustrum Recurve
• Hydrangea Little Lime®
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Carex Evergold
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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