Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’
Waxleaf Privet

Mature Height: 6′-9’
Mature Width: 4′-6′

Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’ is a cultivar of the Japanese privet, a species of evergreen shrub or small tree. It is native to Japan and China. The cultivar ‘Texanum’ reaches a mature height of 6-9 feet and width of 4-6 feet. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought-tolerant once established. It is often used as a hedge or accent plant in landscaping and can be pruned to shape as desired. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-9.