Wavy Leaf Ligustrum Recurvifolia (2.5 Gallon) Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree with Glossy-Green Foliage and Small White Flowers in Spring - Full Sun to Part Shade Live Outdoor Plant

Wavy Leaf Ligustrum, also known as Japanese Privet or Crinkle Leaf, is a dense evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and is a fast grower that adds up to 25 inches of growth a year. In addition to the glossy deep green foliage it also produces small white flowers in the spring to early summer. Growing up to 2 feet per year your tree will reach maturity very quickly! The average size of a mature wax leaf is 5'-6' H x 3'-4' W so you will definitely want to plan accordingly before placing them in the ground. Since we are on the topic lets discuss spacing shall we? You are going to want to space your Ligustrum shrub 4-6 feet apart for a seamless planting. For space between plantings, plant them 6-8+ feet apart. With a set of diverse uses almost any gardener could find a use for this privet. In mass they make wonderful privacy screens to hide unsightly views while also creating privacy. Additionally the wavy Leaf Ligustrum looks beautiful in the garden as a specimen or clipped hedge. Warm weather and cold weather customers alike have no worries when it comes to the seasons, either! This plant is cold old hardy in USDA zones 7 - 10.

• GREAT FOR HEDGES: The Wavy Leaf Ligustrum, also known as the Crinkle Leaf Ligustrum is fast growing evergreen shrub that can be trained or limbed out into a small tree. With waxy, dark green foliage and a producer of small white fragrant flowers this is one of our most popular shrubs to date! Expect a mature planting to reach up to be no smaller than 10-15' H x 5-6' W.
• MULTIFUNCTIONAL: An attractive variation on the familiar Wax Leaf Privet the Wavy Leaf Ligustrum looks beautiful in the garden as a specimen or clipped hedge. It is great for privacy screening or blocking unsightly views and it usually grown in mass. The flowers are very aromatic and are attractants of birds and butterflies.
• MAINTENANCE: Ligustrum's are fast growing shrubs that can add as much as 25 inches of growth per year! Rapid growth means frequent pruning to keep them under control. As soon as the blossoms begin to fade buds for the next season begin forming leaving a small window of opportunity. As soon as your blossoms begin to fade you should prune as much as you feel is needed. Privets can withstand severe pruning.
• USDA ZONES: Winter hardy in USDA zones 7-10 the crinkle leaf shrub is suitable for temperatures as low as 30°F. This plant thrives when it receives 6 hours of full sunlight on a daily basis. There is no need to put a huge focus on the condition of your soil with this plant, either. Water thoroughly twice per week until established, then water once per week. As the bush ages it will become more and more drought tolerant and easily adapts to a variety of soil conditions.
• POTTED PLANT: Ships as a 2.5 Gallon potted plant with soil from the Alabama Gulf Coast. Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival. This plant is unavailable to ship to Hawaii , Alaska and Tennessee