Ligustrum japonicum

Broad leaf evergreen large shrub to small tree in deep south. Odoriferous white flower clusters.

Ligustrum japonica

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Common Name Japanese privit
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Oval
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 20
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 6
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6,
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Dark green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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