Waxleaf Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Waxleaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, that matures to about 6-12 ft × 6-8 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained and occasionally-dry soil. Expect white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts pollinators and songbirds, stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

8-10

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

6-12 ft × 6-8 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Pollinators, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Pollution, Salt

Native to

Japan, Korea