Ligustrum
Genus
Also called privet
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Leaves are opposite, evergreen, entire, and coriaceous.” — Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet, Privet, Wax-leaf Privet) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plan
“The plant’s ability to grow from cuttings to full maturity in just 10 months” — How to Grow and Care for Ligustrum: A Comprehensive Guide
“root them in a moistened mixture of peat and sand at temperatures of 60.8-68°F (16-20°C)” — How to Grow and Care for Ligustrum: A Comprehensive Guide
“with a preference for 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day” — How to Grow and Care for Ligustrum: A Comprehensive Guide
“Water regularly upon initial planting” — 'Sunshine' Ligustrum - Southern Living - Evergreen Yellow Shrub
“Evergreen in USDA Zones 7-10” — 'Sunshine' Ligustrum - Southern Living - Evergreen Yellow Shrub
“typically reaching heights of 3-6 feet” — 'Sunshine' Ligustrum - Southern Living - Evergreen Yellow Shrub
“Propagating Ligustrum is achievable through apical cuttings or seeds” — How to Grow and Care for Ligustrum: A Comprehensive Guide
“At least some privet species are known to be toxic to horses” — Privet - Wikipedia
“Despite its resilience, Ligustrum faces common pest threats such as scales, spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, aphids, and thrips” — How to Grow and Care for Ligustrum: A Comprehensive Guide
“Consider contrasting colors and textures. Pair it with dark green or purple plants” — 'Sunshine' Ligustrum - Southern Living - Evergreen Yellow Shrub
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 8 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian