Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
Japanese Privet
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
japanische Privet
indische Hawthorn
In French
Privet japonaise
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Privet japonesa
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Privet
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Privet Xapanese
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Xapanese Privet
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
Japanese Privet
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ligustrum
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Japanese Privet flower color: White
Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Japanese Privet and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Privet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.