Nantucket Privet Ligustrum

Nantucket Privet

Ligustrum ovalifolium

A deciduous (semi-evergreen in warmer climates) shrub, tolerant of many harsh soil conditions. Has white spring flowers and oval-shaped dark green leaves that are yellow-green beneath. Reaches 10 to 15 feet tall and wide and can be sheared.

Exposure:
Sun
Height:
10-15 ft
Spread:
10-15 ft
USDA Zone:
5
Characteristics:
Growth Rate:
Fast
Habit:
Oval
Flower Color:
White
Blooms:
Spring
Foliage Color:
Green
Yellow
Uses:
Edging
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

For new plantings, dig a hole one and a half times wider than the plant's container; place plant in hole, keeping the top of the root ball ground level; and back fill with dirt. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature and soil are factors to consider in watering. Feed plants in early spring and again in early fall with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label instructions.

Companion Plants: