Ligustrum lucidum
Chinese privet, White wax tree, Chinese wax tree, Glossy privet, Shining-leaved privet
Ligustrum Ligustrum
L. lucidum - L. lucidum is a vigorous, domed, evergeen tree with large leaves and a profusion of white fluffy flowers in summer and autumn.
Ligustrum lucidum is: Evergreen
Some may find the scent of the flowers unpleasant
Rounded
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Scale insects , Thrips Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Scale insects , Thrips
Generally disease-free
Pruning group 1. Hedge pruning group 2 if grown as a hedge. Trim new growth back by 15cm every time it has grown approx. 30cm. Stop pruning in late summer avoid frost damage on new growth.
Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Ligustrum lucidum (Chinese privet) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Grows well in any moist but well-drained or well-drained in sun or partial shade. Needs shelter in cold areas. Suitable for hedging. Classified as an invasive species in some non-native areas.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Ligustrum lucidum
Chinese privet, White wax tree, Chinese wax tree, Glossy privet, Shining-leaved privet
Ligustrum Ligustrum
L. lucidum - L. lucidum is a vigorous, domed, evergeen tree with large leaves and a profusion of white fluffy flowers in summer and autumn.
Evergreen
Some may find the scent of the flowers unpleasant
Rounded
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Leaf mining moths , Scale insects , Thrips
Generally disease-free
Pruning group 1. Hedge pruning group 2 if grown as a hedge. Trim new growth back by 15cm every time it has grown approx. 30cm. Stop pruning in late summer avoid frost damage on new growth.
Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Ligustrum lucidum (Chinese privet) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Grows well in any moist but well-drained or well-drained in sun or partial shade. Needs shelter in cold areas. Suitable for hedging. Classified as an invasive species in some non-native areas.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Ligustrum lucidum (Chinese privet)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Ligustrum lucidum (Chinese privet)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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