Wax Leaf Privet For Sale
The Wax Leaf Privet is an evergreen privacy shrub that offers wind, noise, and light control when used as a living fence plant. It is popular among gardens across the USA. The privet belongs to the Olive family and is native to eastern Asia. Reaching heights of 12 feet tall, it is a fast-growing shrub that loves sunny environments.
The leaves of this fine evergreen are thick and leathery with a waxy coating, a characteristic from which it gets its common name. Ovate in shape, the leaves have a dark green top with a lighter green underside.
Wax Leaf Privet Plant Details & Growth Info
Family: Oleaceae
Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 6 - 12 ft
Spread: 6 - 8 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Creamy white
Wildlife Value: Pollinators visit flowers, birds eat the small black berries
Flowers of this shrub are of no ornamental significance, but they do provide an important nectar source for pollinators in the spring. However, many people find the fragrance of the flowers offensive. Once pollinated, the flowers give way to purple berries that are well-loved and appreciate by wildlife.
The Wax Leaf Privet produces dense foliage making it an excellent choice to use in a hedge for privacy. You can also create topiaries of pyramidal, conical or global shapes to border a walkway, or establish a foundation specimen as this shrub is easy to prune.
Landscape Uses & Care Tips for Wax Leaf Privet
It is relatively easy to grow, winter hardy, and will happily grow across a variety of soil conditions. It does not have any serious pest or disease problems; however, it can be susceptible to white fly and privet rust mites.
It can become weedy in disturbed areas and has successfully naturalized in areas that remain consistently moist once escaped from the garden. It is even considered invasive in some regions of the US. Berries are not edible for humans and the plant is toxic to dogs, cats and horse.
Why Choose Wax Leaf Privet for Your Garden?
Easy to prune, fast growing, berries are foraged by wildlife.
Spice up your garden by using this densely foliated, fast-growing shrub to create a privacy hedge or to shape into a decorative topiary. Shop for Wax Leaf Privet shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
