Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
China
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Ligustrum sinense
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Chinese privet
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Chinese privet
अजवाइन
In German
Chinesischer Liguster
Ajowan
In French
Chinese privet
Ajowan
In Spanish
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Κινέζοι privet
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Ligustrina
aipo
In Polish
Chiński ligustr
seler
In Latin
Chinese privet
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Genus
Ligustrum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Chinese Privet flower color: White
Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant
Care of Chinese Privet and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.