Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ligustrum japonicum Thunb

Wax-leaf privet Japanese privet

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000231
English name: Wax-leaf privet, Japanese privet
Arabic name: ليجسترم لامع
Native: Southern Japan
Country: Japan
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub or small tree grow up to 2-5 m tall leaves opposite 5-10 cm long, 2-5 cm broad, glossy dark green above, paler glaucous green below  flowers white fruit oval drupe 

ornamental  hedge

Ligustrum coriaceum Carriere

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Texture: Chalk Clay Loam
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 7

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