Waxleaf Ligustrum

Add lush greenery and structure to your garden with Waxleaf Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum)—a hardy, evergreen shrub that offers glossy, dark green leaves and a dense, upright growth habit. Perfect for creating hedges, borders, or privacy screens, this versatile shrub provides year-round beauty and an elegant, formal appearance. Whether used as a standalone feature or to define garden spaces, the Waxleaf Ligustrum is an excellent low-maintenance choice for any landscape.

The Waxleaf Ligustrum thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types. Its dense foliage creates a natural privacy screen, while its resilience to pests and diseases makes it easy to care for. In spring, the shrub produces small white flowers with a pleasant fragrance, followed by dark berries that provide additional visual interest in the fall and winter months.

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Growth Rate

Growth Rate: Grows at a moderate to fast pace, typically reaching a height of about 4 to 6 feet, with a spread of around 4 to 5 feet, making it an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, or foundation plantings.

Watering & Sunlight

Watering: This shrub prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. Once established, Waxleaf Ligustrum is somewhat drought-tolerant, but it performs best with consistent moisture. It’s important not to overwater, as this shrub doesn’t like soggy soil.

Sunlight: Waxleaf Ligustrum thrives in full sun to partial shade. It grows most vigorously and produces the best blooms in full sun, but it can also tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. However, in shadier spots, the plant may become leggy, and flowering might be reduced.