Ligustrum Lucidum Davidson Hardy

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Ligustrum lucidum davidson hardy

Macrophyllum has very large leaves. Plants since they should be kept in this form and size for their entire life. Ligustrum japonicum davidson hardy davidson hardy japanese privet showing quick growth while young but slowing with age tree ligustrum will grow in full sun or partial shade on various soil types and is moderately salt tolerant.

Ligustrum lucidum davison hardy. Ligustrum lucidum broad leaf privet chinese privet glossy privet tree privet or wax leaf privet is a species of privet genus ligustrum a flowering plant in the olive family oleaceae native to the southern half of china and naturalized in many places. Hardy privet or ligustrum davidsons hardy is a refined and formal evergreen plant featuring shiny dark green foliage with a dense habit.

Spain italy algeria canary islands new zealand lesotho south africa japan korea australia norfolk island chiapas central america argentina and the southern united states california arizona maryland and the southeast. They spread out from each other as they ascend into the rounded vase shaped canopy. Ligustrum is resistant to propagation by cuttings.

Davidson hardy is an exceptionally hardy plant with excellent foliage. Pests scales white flies sooty mold and nematodes are problems but not serious. Diseases root rot can be a problem in wet soil.

This fast growing evergreen tree 25 to 40 feet in height can grow larger with a 25 to 35 foot spread has a fairly dense canopy of bending branches composed of large four to six inch long glossy green leaves which have narrow translucent margins. The abundant seedlings found under old trees can be transplanted and used as they are or as grafting stock. Its bright white flowers in april give way to bright black berries which add interest during the autumn and winter months.

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