Walter, we were confused by the names too, but told the nursery we wanted
variegated privet and that is what we got. It looks more airy, and gets
tall, will outgrow the solid green privet, is hardy, etc.
Our 150 ft. will look terrific.
Jackie in zone 7.

"Walter R." wrote in message
.. .
I need to plant a 100' hedge (screen) that grows fairly rapidly to 8'.

It boils down to a choice of Dodonea (Purple Hopseed Bush) or Privet. I
prefer the privet but am bewildered by the biological names.

A nearby nursery sells "Texas Privet" at a reasonable price.($10 for 5
Gal).
As I understand it, Texas Privet is the same as Ligustrum Japonicum and
thus
will reach 8 to 12'.

How can I make sure that I am getting Ligustrum Japonicum, as opposed to
some smaller variety of Ligustrum that does not reach 8'? Is there any way
I
can tell from the leaves of the Texas Privet that it is, indeed, a Texas
Privet/Lugustrum Japonicum?

Thank you

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