Waxleaf Privet Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Waxleaf Privet, also known as Japanese Privet, is a fast-growing shrub with green leaves consistent throughout the year. It blooms white in late spring or early summer. This shrub is frequently used as a hedge, border, or ornamental plant. It has a maximum width of eight feet and a maximum height of ten to twelve feet. This Privet doesn't mind the type of soil as long as it's not muddy or wet.
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Wax-leaf Privet or Japanese Privet
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ligustrum japonicum
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Genus
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Ligustrum
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Family
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Oleaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Waxleaf Privet Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Waxleaf Privet.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Waxleaf Privet needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Waxleaf Privet needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Waxleaf Privet Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Waxleaf Privet to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Waxleaf Privet to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Waxleaf Privet Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Waxleaf Privet. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Waxleaf Privet plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Waxleaf Privet Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Waxleaf Privet plant. |
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Maximum Height |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
Fruit & Berries
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Is Waxleaf Privet toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Privet plants, this variety is toxic to cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Prairie and Meadow
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Waxleaf Privet Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Waxleaf Privet, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Waxleaf Privet Native Region |
Find out where the Waxleaf Privet plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
Korea (the Republic of)
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