Waxleaf Privet

Waxleaf Privet

5 Gallon / Bush
$39.90
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Waxleaf Privet

Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’

The polished, fragrant, and supremely adaptable evergreen for structured beauty.

$39.90
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Description

Welcome a touch of classic, year-round elegance to your Bay Area garden. The Waxleaf Privet stands as a testament to refined resilience. Its glossy, deep green leaves form a dense, lush canvas that persists through our mild 9a winters, providing unwavering privacy and structure. Come spring, the air is sweetened with the delicate fragrance of its creamy white flower plumes, a delightful beacon for pollinators. This versatile shrub grows with a composed, moderate pace, allowing you to shape it effortlessly into a formal hedge, a graceful screen, or even whimsical topiaries. It’s the sophisticated, low-fuss backbone your landscape design has been waiting for.

• Classic Glossy Foliage: Features thick, leathery, oval leaves with a rich, waxy sheen for year-round visual interest.
• Fragrant Spring Bloom: Produces clusters of small, sweetly scented white flowers in pyramidal spikes each spring.
• Adaptable & Tough: Highly adaptable to various soil conditions, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in both full sun and partial shade.
• Versatile Landscape Champion: The ideal candidate for creating dense privacy screens, formal or informal hedges, and sculpted garden features.
• Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the small, dark blue-black berries are a food source for birds.
• Easy Maintenance: Responds very well to pruning and shearing, maintaining a neat shape with minimal effort.

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  • Mature height: 6-9 ft
  • Mature spread: 4-6 ft
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Oval, thick glossy leaves with smooth margins,Flowers: Creamy white fragrant panicles (spring),Fruit: Clusters of blue-black berries,Growth Habit: Dense, pyramidal form
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Superior heat tolerance,Drought resistant,Pest/disease resistant,Takes heavy pruning,Salt tolerant
  • Planting Guide:Informal Hedge: 4 ft spacing,Formal Hedge: 2 ft spacing,Screens: 5-6 ft spacing
  • Care Requirements:Soil: Adaptable,Water: Moderate,Pruning: 2-3 times yearly,Fertilizer: Spring application

Faqs

Q: How far apart should I plant Waxleaf Privet for a hedge?
A: For an informal hedge, space plants approximately 4 feet apart, center to center. For a dense, formal hedge, plant them about 2 feet apart.

Q: Is it fast-growing? How quickly will it fill in?
A: It has a moderate growth rate. With proper spacing and care, you can expect a well-defined hedge within 2-3 growing seasons.

Q: Are the berries poisonous?
A: The berries are considered mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested in large quantities but are generally not attractive. Birds enjoy them safely.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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