Ligustrum japonicum
Japanese Privet
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Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Description
L. japonicum is native from to northern China, Korea, and Japan. It bears roundish oval leaves that are 2 to 4 inches long, and have a glossy medium to dark green color above, and pale to white beneath.
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Blooming
Fragrant white or cream colored flowers followed by ovoid black fruit. Grow in sun for best color.
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Growth
Deciduous to evergreen shrubs and trees, some used as hedges and screens. Can grow to 12 feet tall or more. Does best in full sun or partial shade.
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Planting
Propagate easily from softwood cuttings. Sow seeds in fall or spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Pest
Aphids, Japanese beetles, weevils, mites, scale insects, and thrips. Other problems include leaf spots, cankers, root rot, crown gall, and blights.
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Interesting facts
Plant parts can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) - Soil and irrigation
Trouble free in wide range of conditions, thrive in almost any soil.
