On Jan 6, 5:02 pm, "Walter R." wrote:
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?

Walter
Now this is interesting. I went to the library this evening*
and checked out a book CA Home Landscaping, to look at the pretty
pictures and start dreaming about spring, etc. and there on Page 197
what did I find but TEXAS PRIVET

Texas Privet: Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
Shrub/small tree, very glossy bright green leaves, clusters of white
flowers
Dark blue-black berries fast growing full/partial sun any soil
6-9 feet
So there it is -yes it is a japonicum cultivar/variety

* i was looking for Jerry Baker materials LOL
Emilie