Ligustrum Recurvifolium

Growth rate is approximately 2 feet per year; at maturity they can reach a height and width between 10-15+ feet.

Is Ligustrum Recurvifolium invasive?

Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a highly invasive shrub in the southern United States.

How fast does Ligustrum Recurvifolium Privet shrub grow?

It is a fast-growing shrub, putting on up to 25 inches of growth each year. This rapid growth rate is shared among most commonly cultivated ligustrum shrub varieties, which makes them one of the best evergreen hedge shrubs when a new hedge is needed in a hurry.

What is Ligustrum Recurvifolium?

Ligustrum recurvifolium or Wavy Leaf Privet is a large, fast-growing, upright, evergreen shrub adaptable to most soils. It has lustrous dark green leaves, wavy foliage, and fragrant white flowers. It is one of the fastest-growing privacy shrubs, making it ideal for a privacy hedge or buffer screen.

Can Ligustrum be kept 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.

How far apart should I plant Ligustrum?

How Far Apart Should You Plant Ligustrum? Plant Howardi and Wavy Leaf Privet about 4-5 feet apart for a privacy hedge and 7-8 feet apart for showcasing individual plants. Plant dwarf Ligustrum, Curly Leaf Privet, 3 feet apart for privacy.

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.

What is the life expectancy of a privet hedge?

Privets are grown as trees or heges for screening. They have a long lifespan. Some report 20-40 years. Fast growers, they are hardy and need regular pruning.

Does privet have invasive roots?

The Problems with Privet Like the Bradford pear and exotic honeysuckle, however, this aggressive species has gotten out of hand and become invasive, spreading quickly and displacing native plants.

What does Ligustrum look like in the winter?

Large clusters of white flowers cover ligustrum in late spring and early summer (between April and June). They are followed by dark purple to black fruit clusters (called drupes) from late fall through the winter. This is when the plants are most easily identifiable.

Does Ligustrum stay green in winter?

The plant is semi-evergreen. This means that it is theoretically evergreen, but loses its leaves (wholly or partially) during a severe winter. In the spring, new leaves quickly replace the fallen ones.

Does Ligustrum stay green all year?

The Wax Leaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) will do great in the Southwest. It is a perennial and will stay green year-round. Grows to about 8-10 ft.

What can I plant instead of Ligustrum?

U.S. Native Plant Alternatives to Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet)

• Agarista populifolia (Florida Hobblebush)
• Aronia arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry) ...
• Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) ...
• Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood) ...
• Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood) ...
• Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood) ...
• Ilex verticillata (Winterberry)

What kills Ligustrum?

Use a 25 percent solution of either glyphosate or triclopyr with water. Alternatively, spray a large thicket of ligustrum with a 2 percent solution of glyphosate or triclopyr, wetting the plant leaves until the herbicide drips from the leaves.

Which Ligustrum is not invasive?

Golden Ticket® is the first non-invasive privet - it has all of privet's good qualities, and none of the bad ones. High quality, glossy foliage emerges bright yellow and ages to chartreuse. Very adaptable and easy to grow, this deer-resistant shrub is the smart choice for hedging, screening, and landscaping.

Does Ligustrum need a lot of water?

After the plant is established, it is drought and heat tolerant. However, make sure to water enough to keep its surrounding soil moist. Avoid overwatering, as its roots do not like soggy soil.

Is Ligustrum a good privacy hedge?

Also known by its botanical name, Ligustrum, privet is often used around the perimeter of a yard as a natural privacy barrier. Privet hedges can grow upwards of 15 feet with regular maintenance, making them the perfect fence alternative.

Can you overwater Ligustrum?

As with so many other ornamental plants, they will not tolerate constantly soggy or wet soil conditions, which can lead to root rot and other harmful plant diseases. So be careful to avoid overwatering them!

Does Ligustrum survive hard freeze?

Ligustrums: Waxleaf ligustrums may have brown, indented spots on their leaves a week or two after a severe freeze. That's indication of freeze damage. They were killed in many parts of Texas in 1983-84.

What is the difference between viburnum and Ligustrum?

The edge or margin of the ligustrum leaf has no serrated edges or “teeth”. When you look at the viburnum leaf you will notice the edge or margin of the leaf does show serration or teeth. The flowers and fruit are different too but you should be able to see the leaves on either of the plants most of the time.