Average Landscape Size: 4–6 ft tall x 3–5 ft wide (commonly maintained size)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring with a balanced shrub fertilizer; repeat midsummer if needed. Prune in late winter or after bloom to maintain shape; tolerates shearing for hedges.
Detailed Description: Wax Leaf Ligustrum ‘Texanum’ is a versatile evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a naturally dense growth habit. In spring, it produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, occasionally followed by blue-black berries. While it can reach 8–10 feet tall if left unpruned, in most landscapes it is maintained around 4–6 feet, making it ideal for foundation plantings, borders, and low privacy hedges. Highly tolerant of heat, drought, and varied soils, ‘Texanum’ is a dependable, low-maintenance choice for Southern gardens.
Average Landscape Size: 4–6 ft tall x 3–5 ft wide (commonly maintained size)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring with a balanced shrub fertilizer; repeat midsummer if needed. Prune in late winter or after bloom to maintain shape; tolerates shearing for hedges.
Detailed Description: Wax Leaf Ligustrum ‘Texanum’ is a versatile evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a naturally dense growth habit. In spring, it produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, occasionally followed by blue-black berries. While it can reach 8–10 feet tall if left unpruned, in most landscapes it is maintained around 4–6 feet, making it ideal for foundation plantings, borders, and low privacy hedges. Highly tolerant of heat, drought, and varied soils, ‘Texanum’ is a dependable, low-maintenance choice for Southern gardens.
