Ligustrum Japonicum (Japanese Privet) – Standard
Ligustrum Japonicum, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a versatile evergreen shrub valued for its evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers, and adaptability to various growing conditions. One of its most distinguishing features is glossy, dark green leaves, which provide year-round interest and texture to a garden. Ligustrum japonicum is known for its adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, including full sun to partial shade and various soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape and size.
Product Dimensions
Girth 6-8 cm: 18 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-220 cm (5.9-7.2 ft), crown - 30-40 cm (0.9-1.3 ft);
Girth 8-10 cm: 25 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-220 cm (5.9-7.2 ft), crown - 30-60 cm (0.9-1.9 ft);
Girth 10-12 cm: 30-35 litre pot, clear trunk – 180-220 cm (5.9-7.2 ft), crown - 30-60 cm (0.9-1.9 ft);
Girth 12-14 cm: 50 litre pot, trunk – 200 -220 cm (6.6-7.2 ft), crown - 40-80 cm (1.3-2.6 ft);
Girth 14-16 cm: 70-90 litre pot, trunk – 200 -220 cm (6.6-7.2 ft), crown - 40-80 cm (1.3-2.6 ft);
Girth 16-18 cm: 110 litre pot, trunk – 200 -220 cm (6.6-7.2 ft), crown - 60-90 cm (2.0-2.9 ft);
Girth 18-20 cm: 110-130 litre pot, trunk – 200 - 220 cm (6.6-7.2 ft), crown - 80-140 cm (2.6-4.5 ft);
Girth 20-25 cm: 130-220 litre pot, trunk – 200 - 240 cm (6.6-7.8 ft), crown - 100-160 cm (3.2-5.2 ft);
Girth 25-30 cm: 130-220 litre pot, trunk – 200 - 240 cm (6.6-7.8 ft), crown - 140-180 cm (4.5-5.9 ft);
Girth 30-35 cm: 350 litre pot, trunk – 200 - 240 cm (6.6-7.8 ft), crown - 180-200 cm (5.9-6.6 ft);
Latin Name: Ligustrum Japonicum
English Name: Japanese Privet
Species: Oleaceae
Genus: Ligustrum
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage: Green.
Flower: White.
Flowering Period: May-August.
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Well-Drained.
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight. Partial Shade.
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered or Exposed.
Hardiness Rating: High (H6)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -20 °C to -15 °C (-4 °F to 5 °F)
Suggested Uses: Small Gardens. Reinforcing escarpments and sloping terrain. Groups. Shrubland and woods.
Maintenance: Prune once a year.
Growth Habit: Bushy.
Growth Speed: Fast.
Final Height: 5 m – 6 m (16.4 ft – 19.7 ft)
Final Spread: 3 m – 4 m (9.8 ft – 13.1 ft)
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