A vigorous and resilient evergreen for Southeast Texas landscapes. It is highly adaptable to various soil conditions, including the heavy clay often found in Houston, provided the area does not remain waterlogged. This privet is exceptionally heat-tolerant and handles high humidity with ease, making it a dependable choice for screening.
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade; variegation is most prominent in brighter light.
Height x Width
8-12 ft. x 8-12 ft.
Water
Average; once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant.
Zones
7 - 10 (Reliable perennial in Houston)
Fertilization
Balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Very tolerant of pruning; can be sheared into a formal hedge or thinned to maintain a natural shape.
A vigorous and resilient evergreen for Southeast Texas landscapes. It is highly adaptable to various soil conditions, including the heavy clay often found in Houston, provided the area does not remain waterlogged. This privet is exceptionally heat-tolerant and handles high humidity with ease, making it a dependable choice for screening.
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade; variegation is most prominent in brighter light.
Height x Width
8-12 ft. x 8-12 ft.
Water
Average; once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant.
Zones
7 - 10 (Reliable perennial in Houston)
Fertilization
Balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Very tolerant of pruning; can be sheared into a formal hedge or thinned to maintain a natural shape.
