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Privet Ligustrum Bonsai- Ligustrum sp.

Privet Ligustrum - Ligustrum sp.

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General Information: Ligustrum, or Privet are found in many species and cultivars with a diversity of leaf colors, leaf forms and growth habits. All are tolerant of heavy pruning. The white flowers are attractive during late spring and early summer.

Family: Oleaceae

Lighting: Part shade to full sun sun

Temperature: Zones 7 - 11.

Watering: Adequate water to keep from drying out and remaining dry.

Feeding: General purpose fertilizer.

Pruning and wiring: Branching can be encouraged by pinching the stems. Supplies are available at www.hollowcreekbonsai.com

Propagation: Cuttings, grafting and seeds.

Repotting: The tree needs annual repotting. Not particular about the type of soil, however it should be well drained. We recommend Hollow Creek Farms Professional Main Bonsai Soil or Hollow Creek Farms Double Screened Bonsai Soil. Always be sure to add Hollow Creek Farms Micro Plus to the soil when potting your trees.

Pests and diseases: Aphids, scale, white fly and spider mites. Diseases include leaf spot and root rot.

Some species suitable for bonsai:
L. japonicum, Japanese or wax privet.
L. lucidum, Glossy privet. Rapid growing
L. sinense, Chinese privet
L. sinense 'Variegata' has small white to yellowish variegated leves 1 1/2 to 3 inches.
L. japonicum var. roundifolium, also called L. recurvifolium is slow growing, upright with round leaves.

Privet Ligustrum - Ligustrum sp.
Can be purchased at www.hollowcreekbonsai.com