Overview
Ligustrum strongylophyllum is a bushy, upright, vigorous shrubs in the genus Ligustrum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen foliage. Ligustrum strongylophyllum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Ligustrum strongylophyllum is a cultivar of Ligustrum, a genus comprising shrubs or small trees that may be deciduous or evergreen. This particular cultivar has a bushy, upright, and vigorous habit, suitable for a variety of garden settings including hedging, wildlife gardens, and city courtyards. It thrives in well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Ligustrum strongylophyllum is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligustrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ligustrum strongylophyllum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Vigorous
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi-evergreen, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligustrum strongylophyllum
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Privet aphid, Scale insects, Leaf-mining moths, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spots, Honey fungus, Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligustrum strongylophyllum?
Ligustrum strongylophyllum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligustrum strongylophyllum need?
Ligustrum strongylophyllum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ligustrum strongylophyllum hardy in the UK?
Ligustrum strongylophyllum has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ligustrum strongylophyllum?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
More in the Ligustrum genus
- Ligustrumprivet
- Ligustrum japonicum 'Coriaceum Aureum'
- Ligustrum japonicum 'Silver Star' (v)
- Ligustrum lucidum 'Golden Wax'
- Ligustrum obtusifolium var. regelianum
