Instant Living Screen Ligustrum japonicum Texanum

Instant Living Screen Ligustrum japonicum Texanum

155 cm high x 120 cm wide

Please allow 7 - 9 days for delivery 

Ligustrum japonicum Texanum is a cultivar of Japanese privet, also known as wax-leaf privet, that is an evergreen shrub or tree with dense, waxy, dark green leaves. It produces clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by black berries. It is known for being heat, drought, salt, and pollution tolerant and can be shaped into a hedge or a standard tree. 

Characteristics 

• Foliage: Thick, waxy, glossy dark green leaves that are oval to lanceolate in shape.
• Flowers: Creamy-white, fragrant flowers that appear in late spring or early summer.
• Fruit: Small, black berries that form after the flowers.
• Size: Can grow to a height of about 8 ft and a spread of 7 ft, but can be pruned to control its size.
• Growth habit: Upright and dense, making it suitable for hedging. 

Growing conditions 

• Light: Prefers a sunny position but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Adaptable to various soil types as long as it is well-drained.
• Hardiness: Is cold-hardy to about

and is resilient to urban pollution, drought, and salt spray.