21+ Wax Leaf Ligustrum Shrub

In many parts of the country however rampantly spreading wax leaf privets have achieved invasive status. The wax leaf ligustrum is a large multi stemmed broadleaf evergreen shrub that maintains a very dense symmetrical and rounded canopy.

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Wax leaf ligustrum shrub

Ligustrum japonicum texanum fast growing evergreen tree that can reach a large height terrific for privacy branches and leaves grow densely together signature smooth wax like leaves that are smooth to the touch grows in a tree and shrub form. Commonly known as wax leaf privet for its glossy evergreen foliage the tough but forgiving shrub works equally well sculpted into topiaries trained as a small tree or grouped as a flowering hedge. The best times to plant wax leaf ligustrum growing season.

The leaves which grow in an alternating fashion on the branch are oval and typically grow about 4 inches long. Container grown plants can be planted at almost any time of the year especially if potted. These shrubs usually reach heights of about 6 to 12 feet and spread 6 to 8 feet wide though they may grow more than 20 feet tall in some cases.

Ligustrum japonicum texanum sku 5820 a versatile evergreen with a compact habit and glossy green foliage that responds well to regular pruning into formal topiary clipped hedges or small standard trees. Displays a profusion of fragrant white blooms in spring. Early spring and fall are the best planting times for wax leaf ligustrum to give roots time to grow into.

As its name suggests wax leaf privet has waxy deep green leaves with pale undersides. Wax leaf ligustrums have 2 to 3 inch long leaves that are stiff and leathery with a glossy deep green color on top and a lighter silver gray color underside.

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