Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum' ~ Waxleaf Ligustrum

 Waxleaf Ligustrum is a popular dense evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and a heavy production of fragrant white flowers in spring.  Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil.  A versatile plant that responds well to pruning, training, and topiary. Type:  Shrub Height:  8' - 10' Spread:  6’ - 8' Spacing:  6' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 11 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Spring, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges. COMPANION PLANTS: Smoke Tree, Loropetalum, Maiden Grass IMAGE: KENPEI, Ligustrum japonicum 05, CC BY-SA 3.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.