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Ligustrum Korean Dwarf
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Ligustrum japonicum 'Korean Dwarf' is a dwarf variety of the Japanese Privet. It has a relatively slow growth and modest size, with a rounded and bushy habit. In summer, it produces cream-white panicle flowers resembling lilacs, followed by black berries. Both attract and feed pollinating insects and birds. Privet is hardy and as easy to grow as boxwood, which it can replace. Ideal for hedges or topiaries, in a zen or contemporary garden, or in containers on the terrace.
Ligustrum japonicum is an evergreen shrub from the olive family, native to Korea and Japan. 'Korean Dwarf' is a horticultural selection known for its smaller size and conical cluster flowering. The bushy plant reaches 1 to 1.50 metres in all directions after several years. Its rather upright branches bear opposite leaves throughout the year. The leaves are entire, ovate, leathery, glossy, wavy, dark green and 4 to 10 cm long. Flowering occurs in July-August in the form of conical, 10 to 15 cm long clusters at the ends of the branches. Each inflorescence consists of dozens of small cream-white, fragrant, and nectar-rich flowers. They give way to black berries, provided the shrub is not pruned. All parts of the privet are toxic if ingested.
Ligustrum japonicum 'Korean Dwarf' is elegant and decorative all year round, and can be used for hedges, as a standalone plant, in flower beds, or in containers. Its moderate growth eliminates the need for pruning, even when planted in a boundary hedge. However, if desired, it tolerates pruning well, is perfect for topiary, and can effectively replace boxwood. It can also be paired with other easy-to-grow shrubs, such as evergreen viburnums, Abelias, Aucuba, Berberis.
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Ligustrum japonicum is best planted in spring or autumn with 80cm spacing for hedges. Dig a hole two and a half times the size of the pot, loosen the bottom and add a large handful of horticultural compost or mix slow-release fertiliser with loose soil. Water well, especially in the first summers, mulch the soil to keep it cool, and prune the branches by half to encourage new shoots. Then, every year, prune the new shoots by half to promote branching in your hedge. This bush is not very demanding in terms of soil and will even adapt to poor and chalky soil. Once well established, it can go without watering in summer in most regions. Privets are quite resistant to parasites and diseases. However, they can be affected by weevil larvae or caterpillars.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.