Name: Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Wax Leaf Privet)

Average Landscape Size: 8–10 ft tall × 5–7 ft wide; can reach 12 ft if unpruned; mature, dense habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen and hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune anytime to maintain shape

Detailed Description: This mature Wax Leaf Ligustrum gives you instant privacy with 8 to 10 feet of gorgeous glossy, dark green presence! This 7-gallon size means you get immediate mature hedging that would take years to achieve. Here in Willis, this creates instant privacy screening or foundation plantings that look established from day one. Those glossy leaves always look polished and fresh, and it's incredibly drought tolerant. Perfect when you need immediate mature landscaping with that formal, elegant look!