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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