Ligustrum

Growth rate is approximately 2 feet per year; at maturity they can reach a height and width between 10-15+ feet.

Is Ligustrum a bush or tree?

Ligustrum (Privet) is a semi-evergreen shrub / small tree with dark green leaves that can reach up to 50 feet high. It grows in full sun to partial shade and forms dense thickets, making it a popular landscaping shrub for hedges. Like other invasive plants, it grows in all soil types.

Does Ligustrum stay green in winter?

The plant is semi-evergreen. This means that it is theoretically evergreen, but loses its leaves (wholly or partially) during a severe winter. In the spring, new leaves quickly replace the fallen ones.

Does Ligustrum grow in shade?

The Ligustrum tree thrives both in full sun as well as in partial shade and grows well in most types of soil. Soil with poor drainage is not ideal for their growth. For hedge shrubs, space each Ligustrum tree 3 or 4 feet apart and place them at least 3 feet away from any structure.

Does Ligustrum stay green all year?

The Wax Leaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) will do great in the Southwest. It is a perennial and will stay green year-round. Grows to about 8-10 ft.

Is Ligustrum a good plant?

Ligustrum are lovely evergreen shrubs that are easy to grow and fast growing! Enjoy petite fragrant white flowers in late spring or summer. These shrubs are also known as privets. These tough plants are pest, deer, and disease resistant and pollution, heat, and drought tolerant.

Is Ligustrum a good privacy hedge?

Also known by its botanical name, Ligustrum, privet is often used around the perimeter of a yard as a natural privacy barrier. Privet hedges can grow upwards of 15 feet with regular maintenance, making them the perfect fence alternative.

Is Ligustrum invasive?

Threat. It is capable of invading natural areas such as floodplain forests and woodlands. The aggressive nature of privets allows for the formation of dense thickets that out-compete desirable plants.

Can you keep Ligustrum small?

Ligustrum shrubs do not need to be pruned, but they can withstand severe pruning with no ill effects. So if you want to control the height of a privet hedge feel free to trim those babies as much as you like. Simply trim up your bushes to the shape you like with one exception.

What can I plant instead of ligustrum?

U.S. Native Plant Alternatives to Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet)

• Agarista populifolia (Florida Hobblebush)
• Aronia arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry) ...
• Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) ...
• Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) ...
• Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood) ...
• Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood) ...
• Ilex verticillata (Winterberry)

What is the lifespan of a ligustrum?

Our ligustrum shrubs (trees) are close to 50 years old.

What kills ligustrum?

Use a 25 percent solution of either glyphosate or triclopyr with water. Alternatively, spray a large thicket of ligustrum with a 2 percent solution of glyphosate or triclopyr, wetting the plant leaves until the herbicide drips from the leaves.

Does Ligustrum need a lot of water?

After the plant is established, it is drought and heat tolerant. However, make sure to water enough to keep its surrounding soil moist. Avoid overwatering, as its roots do not like soggy soil.

What is the difference between a privet and Ligustrum?

Privets, also known as Ligustrum are fast growing evergreen shrubs that are easy to grow. Enjoy petite fragrant white flowers in late spring or summer. These tough plants are pest, deer, and disease resistant and pollution, heat, and drought tolerant. They make excellent privacy hedges.

Do Ligustrum have deep roots?

Ligustrum Texanum, also known as Wax Leaf Privet, is very popular and commonly used to create a privacy hedge. Some of the benefits of the Ligustrum are that they are drought tolerant and do not have deep roots, avoiding damage to pipes.

Does ligustrum survive hard freeze?

Ligustrums: Waxleaf ligustrums may have brown, indented spots on their leaves a week or two after a severe freeze. That's indication of freeze damage. They were killed in many parts of Texas in 1983-84.

Is ligustrum cold hardy?

Answer: Ligustrum japonicum, the wax leaf ligustrum, is one of many broadleaf evergreen plants that suffered damage this winter. Wax leaf ligustrum is listed as hardy in USDA hardiness zone 8 and warmer. You live in zone 8, but this year the temperature probably dropped below the expected 10°F low.

Which ligustrum is not invasive?

Golden Ticket® is the first non-invasive privet - it has all of privet's good qualities, and none of the bad ones. High quality, glossy foliage emerges bright yellow and ages to chartreuse. Very adaptable and easy to grow, this deer-resistant shrub is the smart choice for hedging, screening, and landscaping.

Are Ligustrum plants poisonous to dogs?

All parts of the plant are toxic to dogs in large doses. Symptoms are usually limited to gastrointestinal upset, but fatalities are possible with large doses. Protect yourself and your pet. Compare top pet insurance plans.

How far back can you cut a Ligustrum?

You can rejuvenate the ligustrum by cutting it back to six to twelve inches tall in late February. New growth will come from the stump and you can trim that growth occasionally as your shrub grows back into a pleasing form. Remember always to keep the bottom of the shrubs wider than the top so sunshine can penetrate.