Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
Japanese Privet
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
japanische Privet
In French
Chinese Holly
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Privet japonesa
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet
Care of Chinese Holly and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Privet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Holly 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.