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Ligustrum japonicum Portfolio Japanese Waxleaf Privet

Name: Ligustrum japonicum Portfolio Japanese Waxleaf Privet
Brand: Portfolio
SKU: 1020424
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Exposure Full to Shade

Soil Moisture Moderate to High

Growth Width Max 8 ft.

Growth Height Max 20 ft.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 10b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 7a

Exposure Full to Shade

Soil Moisture Moderate to High

Growth Width Max 8 ft.

Growth Height Max 20 ft.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 10b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 7a

Description

Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese waxleaf privet, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Japan and Korea, introduced to North America around 1845. It typically grows 2–5 m (6½–16½ ft), sometimes up to 6 m, featuring glossy dark green, leathery leaves and upright clusters of creamy white flowers in early summer, followed by persistent purple‑black drupes. Valued for its adaptability—it thrives in sun to shade and varied soils—this species is easily shaped into hedges, screens, or topiaries, making it a staple in warm‑winter gardens. While its flowers have a strong, often unpleasant aroma, it has been widely cultivated for its ornamental value and evergreen presence.

Glossy, leathery evergreen leaves with contrasting pale undersides.
Upright, creamy-white flowers in early summer followed by showy black drupes that persist into winter.
Versatile growth habit—responds well to pruning, ideal for hedging, topiary, or small tree training.

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Size

15 gal.

Item

68426-2T115PFO

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Size

15 gal.

Item

68426-2T115PFO

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Price

Retail Price

$215.061/Each

Retail Price

$215.061/Each

Size

7 gal.

Item

68426-2T107PFO

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Size

7 gal.

Item

68426-2T107PFO

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Price

Retail Price

$138.346/Each

Retail Price

$138.346/Each

Description

Glossy, leathery evergreen leaves with contrasting pale undersides.
Upright, creamy-white flowers in early summer followed by showy black drupes that persist into winter.
Versatile growth habit—responds well to pruning, ideal for hedging, topiary, or small tree training.

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Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Ligustrum

japonicum

Japanese Waxleaf Privet

Registered

Zone 7a

Zone 10b

6 ft.

20 ft.

6 ft.

8 ft.

6 ft.

Moderate to High

Dense,Upright,Rounded,Broad

Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Fast

Accent,Barrier,Border,Hedge,Mass Planting,Screen/Privacy,Specimen

Full to Shade

Low to Moderate

Cold Conditions,Drought (Once Established),Heat,Humidity,Salt/De-icing Products,Shade - Light,Shade - Heavy,Wind

Deer,Rabbit

Creamy White

Year-Round

Mid-Summer (July-August)

Drupe

Clay,Loamy,Sandy,Well Drained

Japanese Waxleaf Privet

Courtyards and Patios,Entryway,Median Strips,Naturalized Area,Roadside,Small Spaces,Woodland

Contemporary Garden,Drought Tolerant Garden,Formal Garden,Mediterranean Garden,Traditional Garden,Urban Garden,Woodland Garden

White Shades

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