Ligustrum ‘Chinese Privet’ is a hardy deciduous plant with small green leaves. They are fast growing and easy to train as bonsai. Variegated forms show better colouration when placed in full sun.
Location
They can also be grown indoors and they need a bright, sunny position (around 10°C). If it is kept indoors it will benefit from a spell outside in the summer. They can be grown outdoors where they do well.
Temperature
If kept indoors they do best in a position that is bright and no warmer than around 10°C. If kept outside, protect from frosts.
Watering
Water regularly, compost should be kept moist all year round, especially during the growing season.
Pruning
This species requires light pruning in mid summer, to maintain their shape.
Repotting
Repot when necessary. Check every couple of years.
Feeding
Feed with a general fertilizer every couple of weeks during spring and summer (always follow instructions)
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Please Note: The picture is for guidance only. It is not generally possible to send the tree in the picture. Please note that measurements given are approximate not exact. Measurements given are from the bottom of the pot to the top of the tree, the pot colour may also vary from the picture. Due to their nature trees grow and whilst in our care may need pruning, this means the tree that you receive may differ in size to that given in the description. The appearance of the tree may vary depending on the season.