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Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy Privet, White Wax Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Brad Smith

 

Description

Clusters of white flowers can be found on this evergreen tree in the spring and summer, and its pointed, glossy, dark green leaves remain constant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.