Wax Leaf Ligustrum is a versatile hedge that responds well to regular pruning. It can be grown into formal topiaries, clipped hedging, or small standard tree specimens. It is adaptable and can be grown in various zones.
Wax Leaf Ligustrum
Wax Leaf Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum') is a popular evergreen shrub that is known for its glossy, dark green leaves and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. It is a good choice for hedges, screens, and windbreaks, and it can also be used as a specimen plant.
Wax Leaf Ligustrum shrub
Wax Leaf Ligustrum is native to Japan and Korea, and it can grow to be 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and a rounded shape. The leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide. They are dark green and have a glossy sheen. The margins of the leaves are finely toothed.
Wax Leaf Ligustrum blooms in late spring to early summer. The flowers are small and white and are arranged in dense clusters. The flowers are not particularly showy, but they are fragrant. The flowers are followed by clusters of blue-black berries which ripen in the fall and winter. The berries are attractive to birds and other wildlife.
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Wax Leaf Ligustrum flowers
Wax Leaf Ligustrum is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Wax Leaf Ligustrum can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Here are some tips for growing Wax Leaf Ligustrum:
- Plant Wax Leaf Ligustrum in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water Wax Leaf Ligustrum regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Wax Leaf Ligustrum in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune Wax Leaf Ligustrum as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Wax Leaf Ligustrum is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest to any garden. It is a good choice for planting in a variety of locations, and it is relatively low-maintenance.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
