Ligustrum quihoui
(Waxyleaf Privet)
Family - Oleaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - China
Year of Introduction - 1862
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 3m
Width - up to 3m
Location - The East Border
Description: A medium-sized, Deciduous to semi-Evergreen Shrub with an upright and arching habit. Relatively small, glossy mid to dark green leaves are oval to obovate in shape. Very long panicles with many small white flowers are produced from late summer into early autumn. The Blooms are fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower:
Many small white flowers with four petals are held in panicles that can reach to 50cm or more in length. The blooms are produced in August and September and are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: 4-lobed flowers in panicles
Flowering time: August, September
Foliage:
Relatively small, glossy mid to dark green leaves are oval to obovate in shape. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright, arching branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous to semi-evergreen
Foliage Shape: Oval to obovate
Poison Information:
Will cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil.