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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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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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?

Thank you

--
Walter
Just ask your nurseryman what the scientific name of his Texas Privet
is.
If he hedges (pun intended) and doesn't give you an answer ask if he
will guarantee these plants to be Ligustrum japonicum, and that you
may
return ithem if they are not. If he won't do so DON'T buy.

Personally I think they are not. A plant called New Mexico Privet is
actually Forestiera, however they do give the scientific name.
Emilie

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

On Jan 10, 1:43 pm, Jangchub wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:59:50 -0800 (PST), mleblanca
wrote:



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

It is NOT a Texas native.

V
I did not say it was a Texas native
It is a cultivar/variety of L. japonicum which
is what the OP wanted to know.He wanted to know
the height: Texanum 6-9ft, L. japonicum 6-12 ft.
Emilie

On Jan 11, 7:14 am, Jangchub wrote:
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:45:26 -0800 (PST), mleblanca



wrote:
On Jan 10, 1:43 pm, Jangchub wrote:
On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:59:50 -0800 (PST), mleblanca
wrote:

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

It is NOT a Texas native.

V
I did not say it was a Texas native
It is a cultivar/variety of L. japonicum which
is what the OP wanted to know.He wanted to know
the height: Texanum 6-9ft, L. japonicum 6-12 ft.
Emilie

I just wanted to make the distinction because it is on our noxious, do
not plant list. At least the Texas Native Plant Society. It is really
not a good plant and maybe a disease will wipe it out. Finally
something is killing the oleander. Nice plant, just not here.

The nasty privet here is L. lucidum or Glossy Privet
This thing gets to be 40 feet tall and produces millions
of berries, which are messy and the birds love them. Then they
of course spread them all over. I have about a hundred seedlings
every spring. The only good thing is they are easy to pull out,
but you have to do it soon because they are fast growers.
There is a California Privet, which is not native either.
L. ovalifolium
Emilie