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Ligustrum/Privet
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 www.rationality.net - -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Ligustrum/Privet
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 -- Walter www.rationality.net - -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Ligustrum/Privet
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 |
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Ligustrum/Privet
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 |
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