How tall will a Ligustrum get?
How tall will a Ligustrum get?
Description: Although often used as a shrub or hedge, Ligustrum works well when allowed to grow into a small tree. Its curved multiple trunks and dark green canopy create an interesting architectural focus, 8 to 12 feet tall and often considerably wider, for the landscape. Old specimens can grow to 25 feet across.
How fast does Ligustrum grow?
approximately 2 feet per year
In the summer Waxleaf Ligustrums produce small green berries that turn blue to purple-black in the fall. Once established, it is drought tolerant and has a medium salt tolerance. Growth rate is approximately 2 feet per year; at maturity they can reach a height and width between 10-15+ feet.
Are Ligustrum trees messy?
Ligustrum is generally a hearty plant that is easy to grow and maintain. Its glossy green leaves and fragrant summer flowers also make ligustrum a pleasant addition around decks and pools, though the abundant, small drupe fruits can be messy.
Is Ligustrum a good plant?
Ligustrum are lovely evergreen shrubs that are easy to grow and fast growing! Enjoy petite fragrant white flowers in late spring or summer. These shrubs are also known as privets. These tough plants are pest, deer, and disease resistant and pollution, heat, and drought tolerant.
What is the lifespan of Ligustrum?
Our ligustrum shrubs (trees) are close to 50 years old.
How far apart do you plant Ligustrum for a hedge?
Space planting holes 2 feet apart for low-growing hedge plantings or 4 feet apart for tall hedges. Lift the ligustrum from the nursery pot. Set it in the planting hole so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
How long does it take for Ligustrum to grow in the sun?
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| Mature Height: | 3-4 ft. |
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| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Ligustrum sinense |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ,OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 6-10 outdoors |
Do Ligustrum trees have invasive roots?
Because Ligustrum is a highly invasive non-native plant that is taking over wooded areas throughout the Eastern United States, crowding out native species and drastically reducing biodiversity in those areas.
Do Ligustrum have deep roots?
Ligustrum Texanum, also known as Wax Leaf Privet, is very popular and commonly used to create a privacy hedge. Some of the benefits of the Ligustrum are that they are drought tolerant and do not have deep roots, avoiding damage to pipes. Plant them right along a wall to create more greenery.
Can you keep Ligustrum small?
Ligustrum shrubs do not need to be pruned, but they can withstand severe pruning with no ill effects. So if you want to control the height of a privet hedge feel free to trim those babies as much as you like. Simply trim up your bushes to the shape you like with one exception.
Is a Ligustrum a tree or a shrub?
shrubs
Ligustrums are very fast growing shrubs. Japanese privets can add as much as 25 inches (63.5 cm.) of growth per year, and other varieties grow quickly as well. This rapid growth rate means that ligustrum shrubs need frequent pruning to keep them under control.
