Ligustrum lucidum
Glossy Privet, White Wax Tree
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.