Wax Leaf Privet

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. Wax leaf ligustrum height of 12 feet tall, it is a fast-growing shrub that loves sunny environments.

The leaves of wax leaf ligustrum are fine, evergreen, 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, and 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 appreciated by wildlife.

The Texas privet plant produces dense foliage, making it an excellent choice to use in a hedge for privacy. You can also create topiaries of pyramidal, conical, or globular 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 flies and privet rust mites.

The Wax leaf privet or Texas privet plant 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 horses.

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.