wax-leaf ligustrum
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wax-leaf ligustrum
Ligustrum japonicum
The wax-leaf ligustrum is a lovely shrub with shiny, green leaves. It can grow tall and is often used to make gardens beautiful and green all year round.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The wax-leaf ligustrum has glossy, dark green oval leaves that look like they've been polished with wax, staying vibrant year-round. It often grows as a dense shrub or small tree, displaying upright clusters of small, fragrant white flowers followed by dark blue to black berries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyOleaceaeGenusLigustrum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Birds and animals safely eat its berries, but they are toxic to humans!
It can grow into a small tree or be easily trimmed into neat hedges.
Its shiny leaves help it shed water easily, keeping them clean!
This plant traveled from Asia to become a popular garden plant worldwide.
Special abilities
Ability
Evergreen Shield
Wax-leaf ligustrum has tough, waxy leaves that stay green all year, helping it keep making food even in colder months.
Ability
Super Survivor
Wax-leaf ligustrum can grow quickly and withstand many tough conditions, allowing it to thrive in different environments.
Ability
Berry Beacon
Wax-leaf ligustrum produces dark berries that attract hungry birds, helping to spread its seeds far and wide.
Ability
Scented Signal
Wax-leaf ligustrum releases a strong, sweet scent from its white flowers, calling insects to help with pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-400 cm
- Spread
- 200-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
eats its dark berries
eaten by
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
feeds on berries
depends on
Longtailed Mealybug
Pseudococcus longispinus
sucks sap from leaves
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is wax-leaf ligustrum?
200-400 cm
How wide does wax-leaf ligustrum spread?
200-400 cm
How big are the flowers on wax-leaf ligustrum?
0.5-1 cm
When does wax-leaf ligustrum bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is wax-leaf ligustrum edible?
No
Is wax-leaf ligustrum toxic?
Moderate
What is wax-leaf ligustrum's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is wax-leaf ligustrum pollinated?
Insect
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