Ligustrum quihoui
Care, watering, light and tips for Ligustrum quihoui on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Oleaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Ligustrum quihoui
Ligustrum quihoui, commonly known as Waxyleaf privet, is a fast-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, prized for its dense, glossy dark green foliage. It produces small, fragrant white flowers in summer, followed by black berries. It is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, or as a specimen plant in low-maintenance gardens.
Native range
China and Korea
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a wide range of soils, though it prefers well-drained ones. It tolerates drought once established, but regular watering during dry periods will promote better growth. Prune in spring to maintain the desired shape and control its size. Avoid planting it in areas with very harsh winters, as it can suffer frost damage.
How to save a dying Ligustrum quihoui
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves falling en masse, dry and brittle branches.
- First aid
- Prune dead branches, check drainage, water if dry, repot if root-bound.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging or prolonged extreme drought. Also lack of pruning or poor soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if there are green shoots or healthy roots. Act quickly and patiently.