Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Fungal Diseases, Insects
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
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
RHAPHIOLEPIS
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Indian hawthorn
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
भारतीय नागफनी
Japanese Privet
In German
indische Hawthorn
japanische Privet
In French
Indian Hawthorn
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
Indian Hawthorn
Privet japonesa
In Greek
Ινδικό Hawthorn
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
indiana Hawthorn
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
Indyjski Hawthorn
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Latin Hawthorn
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Rhaphiolepis
Ligustrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hawthorn 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 Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet are as follows:
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Japanese Privet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Hawthorn 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.