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Ligustrum jonandrum Stem / 20L / 140Cm
Ligustrum jonandrum
Confirmed format: 20 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Dense evergreen foliage
- Excellent response to clipping and shaping
- Outstanding alternative to traditional box topiary
- Elegant standard form creates an instant focal point
- Year-round architectural structure
Overview
Ligustrum jonandrum is a compact evergreen privet trained in an elegant standard form with a clear stem and a neatly clipped crown. Its small, glossy dark green leaves provide dependable evergreen structure throughout the year. It offers an outstanding alternative to traditional box topiary and responds exceptionally well to regular clipping and shaping. Small white flowers may appear in June and July, followed occasionally by ornamental small black berries if flowering is allowed. Well suited to urban and coastal conditions, it makes a striking feature in formal gardens, borders, and decorative containers.
Why We Love It
- Provides dependable evergreen structure all year round
- Creates an instant architectural focal point with its standard form
- Responds brilliantly to clipping and shaping
- Serves as an outstanding alternative to traditional box topiary
- Performs well in urban and coastal gardens
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Ligustrum jonandrum |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Small, glossy dark green evergreen leaves |
| Flowers | Small white flowers in June and July |
| Growth Habit | Standard stem with a compact topiary crown |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in both sheltered and exposed positions, including coastal locations. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Maintain moderate watering as needed, particularly for container-grown specimens. |
| Soil | Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. |
| Mulching | Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base in spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil structure. |
| Routine Care | Prune and clip regularly to maintain the neat shape of the standard crown and control overall size. |
Perfect For
- Formal gardens
- Container planting on patios and terraces
- Entranceways and framing focal points
- Border displays
- Coastal and urban gardens
Good to Know
- Small black berries may develop if flowering is allowed and are of ornamental interest.
- Plant parts are toxic if ingested, and the plant is classified as toxic to cats and dogs.
- Supplied format and height refer to the plant at the time of sale.
Product Information
| Botanical name | Ligustrum jonandrum |
|---|---|
| Confirmed format | C20 140cm standard |
| Supplied height | 140cm |
| Pot display | 20 litre pot |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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