Ligustrum Care Information On How To Grow Ligustrum Shrubs

Ligustrum Care Privets withstand drought, but they grow best if irrigated during prolonged dry spells. Fertilize ligustrum plants in early spring and again in late summer or fall. You can also fertilize in summer if the plants are growing rapidly or appear to need another feeding.

How fast do ligustrum bushes grow?
How do you grow Ligustrum?
How often should I water Ligustrum?
When should I prune my Ligustrum?
Is Ligustrum poisonous to dogs?
Are Ligustrum roots invasive?
When should I plant Ligustrum?
Are Ligustrum berries poisonous?
Is Ligustrum Recurvifolium invasive?
What is the best fertilizer for Ligustrum?
Do Ligustrum have deep roots?
Why is my sunshine Ligustrum dying?

How fast do ligustrum bushes grow?

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

How do you grow Ligustrum?

Ligustrum can be grown in full sun or part shade. A minimum of 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight is recommended for best foliage density and flowering. Start by digging your planting hole at least two to three times as wide and no deeper than the rootball of your Ligustrum plant. The wider the hole the better.

How often should I water Ligustrum?

Water Japanese privet shrubs weekly to a 1-inch depth during their first year in the garden. Decrease water to every 10 to 14 days once the shrub is established. Withhold watering during rainy weather. Increase water during extended periods of hot, dry weather.

When should I prune my Ligustrum?

Light pruning of Ligustrum to remove a stray or damaged branch can be performed any time of year. Shearing of Ligustrum can be performed any time of year, however, to avoid damaging new growth that emerges after pruning, I recommend ceasing pruning two months prior to the average first frost date in your area.

Is Ligustrum poisonous to dogs?

All parts of these shrubs and small trees contain oleanolic acid. When ingested, this plant can affect the gastrointestinal system, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea and refusal of food. Large ingestions have caused coordination issues, increased heart and respiratory rates and death.

Are Ligustrum roots invasive?

Also sometimes called Chinese privet, but better called glossy privet, Ligustrum lucidum does indeed have attractive glossy foliage, but in areas like Texas it too is invasive. These plants spread outside the garden because birds eat the berries and then spread the seeds as they move about and do what birds do. . .

When should I plant Ligustrum?

Early spring and fall are the best planting times for wax-leaf ligustrum to give roots time to grow into surrounding soils before more stressful environmental conditions occur. Plant wax-leaf ligustrum during summer months, as well, in locations with cool summer temperatures.

Are Ligustrum berries poisonous?

Privet berries are poisonous for dogs as well as humans and the leaves can be even more toxic in large quantities. Toxicity is due to the presence of terpenoid glycosides. ... Privet is an evergreen shrub that is commonly grown as a garden hedge plant. All parts of the plant are toxic to dogs in large doses.

Is Ligustrum Recurvifolium invasive?

All four privet species featured here have been reported to be invasive in the mid-Atlantic region; some are recognized as invasive elsewhere in the eastern U.S. and nationwide. They thrive in floodplains, fields, disturbed forests and forest edges.

What is the best fertilizer for Ligustrum?

Fertilize ligustrum plants in early spring and again in late summer or fall. You can also fertilize in summer if the plants are growing rapidly or appear to need another feeding. Use 0.7 pounds (0.3 kg.) of 15-5-10 or 15-5-15 fertilizer for each 100 square feet (30 m.).

Do Ligustrum have deep roots?

Waxleaf privet (Ligustrum japonicum "Texanum") is one of the most common plants used for hedges because it is easy to shape and responds well to pruning. ... You can't just cut the plants back because they have extensive and aggressive roots that will resprout.

Why is my sunshine Ligustrum dying?

Privets are susceptible to several fungal disorders, such as leaf spot and root rot, that can cause leaves to turn yellow. When the problem is severe, leaves may blacken and die. Proper spacing of plants helps ensure good air circulation, so that foliage dries quickly after rain and fungus doesn't grow.