Japanese Privet

Common name

Japanese Privet

Botanical name

Ligustrum japonicum

Variety

na

Zone

USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

Light

Sun

Height

10-18' (3-5.5 m)

Habit

Upright

Feed

In spring

Water

1-2 times per week

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Spring

Maintenance

Apply mulch

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About

Panicles of white flowers bloom in spring and develop into shiny black berries that persist through winter. This large open shrub with striking variegated foliage can easily be shaped into a tree by pruning. Excellent choice for screens, hedges and foundation plantings.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

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