Shrub
Ligustrum
Ligustrum
Varieties We Carry
Jack FrostLigustrum japonicumSinensisLigustrum sinenseStandardLigustrum
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$14.95
7 galFrom$44.95
15 galFrom$115.00
25 galFrom$200.00
30 galFrom$200.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 8.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size8-15 feet × 8-12 feet - often smaller when pruned as hedge
About Ligustrum
Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree from Japan and Korea, producing glossy dark green leaves, fragrant white flower panicles in spring, and clusters of blue-black berries. Widely used for hedges and screens in NE Florida; note that UF/IFAS rates it high invasive risk statewide — site responsibly and remove volunteer seedlings. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Ligustrum thrives in full sun to partial shade in NE Florida; full sun produces the densest growth and most prolific spring bloom, while partial shade is tolerated with slightly more open form.
Water
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate irrigation; once established, Ligustrum is moderately drought-tolerant and requires only supplemental watering during extended dry spells in NE Florida.
Soil & Fertilizer
Adaptable to sandy, loam, or clay soils with good drainage; avoid standing water. In NE Florida's sandy soils, fertilize once in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Note: UF/IFAS flags L. japonicum as high-invasion risk in Florida — avoid planting near natural areas and remove bird-dispersed seedlings promptly.
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Common questions
Is Ligustrum a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ligustrum is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 8-15 feet × 8-12 feet - often smaller when pruned as hedge.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.