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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