Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Not Available
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
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Japanese Privet
Blue Hibiscus
In German
japanische Privet
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Privet japonaise
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Privet japonesa
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Privet
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Privet Xapanese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Xapanese Privet
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Japanese Privet
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Japanese Privet flower color: White
Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Japanese Privet and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Privet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.