Ligustrum japonicum – Ligustrum japonicum

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Ligustrum japonicum – Ligustrum japonicum

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Ligustrum japonicum is a medium-sized, well-branching, bushy shrub. Does not usually grow much taller than 2 m in culture, but can grow more than 4 m high and wide in its natural habitat. The twigs and bark are unspectacular. An important difference from the somewhat similar L. japonicum, L. lucidum, is that the young shoots of L. japonicum are finely hairy, whereas in L. lucidum they are always bare. The shiny dark green leaves are always opposite each other. The leaves are thick and leathery. In July and August, panicles appear with small creamy-white flowers, which are well-flown by bees. The tree usually flowers profusely. Flowering is often followed by dull purple-black berries, often the berries are slightly curved or flattened.
L. japonicum is a very useful evergreen shrub that does well in parks, gardens and cemeteries. Its evergreen leaves tolerate cold, drying winds poorly in winter. Preferably plant the tree in a slightly sheltered, sunny spot.

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Specifications
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Height
1-2 (4) m
Width
1-2m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs grey-brown, bark grey, almost smooth
Leaf
evergreen, broad ovate to elongated, 4-8 cm long, glossy dark green
Flowers
creamy white, in panicles up to 16 cm long, July-August
Fruits
berry-shaped, dull purplish black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
any, if well-drained
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good, protect against dry, cold wind
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving suitable for shadow can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white August July average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Ligustrum japonicum

Ligustrum japonicum can eventually reach a height of 1-2 (4) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ligustrum japonicum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 1-2 (4) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ligustrum japonicum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ligustrum japonicum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ligustrum japonicum blooms in july, august.
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