Last updated on October 28th, 2022 at 07:44 am
The Wax Leaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) will do great in the Southwest. It is a perennial and will stay green year-round. Grows to about 8-10 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. Nice shiny waxy foliage with a small creamy white flower in spring.
If you are looking for a tall hedge this is the one to use. It is NOT a drought-tolerant plant, it likes regular watering and you should fertilize once in spring, summer, and fall. They can take lots of sun or shade.
Can it be used as a Border Wall?
Yes, this plant can be used as a nice dense privacy wall screen. Perfect to keep neighbors from looking into your yard. You can also use it as a topiary…Form it into a ball, square, or a 2-3 tiered plant in a nice ornamental container. See the Photo Below.
Dense foliage all year long. Place it as a background plant with small colorful perennials or annuals in front. Fragrant white flowers during the spring seasons. Plant 3-4 for a great-looking contemporary hedge. Use them as a complement plant for your lawn.
Do insects like this plant?
They are susceptible to leaf miners and spider mites. Look for them during the hot summer season. For best results use a systemic insecticide to remove these pests.
Use it as a stand-alone large plant. Wax Leaf Privet has nice dense foliage, see the image below. Fertilize it with a good 20-20-20 fertilizer once in summer, spring and fall. More often if you want quick thick dense foliage.
Turn the Wax Leaf Privet into a dense thick hedge. Keep the neighbors looking into your yard.
