Japanese Privet

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

False Spirea

Viburnum

Plant Details

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

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Benita W.'s collection

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