Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
Abelia
Japanese Privet
In German
Abelia
japanische Privet
In French
Abelia
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
Abelia
Privet japonesa
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
Abelia
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
Abelia
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Abelia
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Japanese Privet
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Japanese Privet? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Japanese Privet. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Japanese Privet doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Japanese Privet has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Japanese Privet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Abelia and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Japanese Privet season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Abelia and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Japanese Privet are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Japanese Privet
Care of Abelia and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Privet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.