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
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.