Ligustrum japonicum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Oleaceae
gptkbp:aroma flowers are fragrant
gptkbp:breeding_season late summer to fall
late spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate tolerates heat and drought
gptkbp:color grayish-brown
gptkbp:common_name Japanese privet
gptkbp:companion_plants works well with other shrubs
gptkbp:controls fibrous root system
gptkbp:cultivation prefers moist, well-drained soil.
propagated by cuttings or seeds
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in traditional medicine in some cultures
gptkbp:disease_resistance moderately resistant to pests
gptkbp:environmental_impact berries are toxic if ingested in large quantities
gptkbp:family gptkb:Oleaceae
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:fruit_type berry
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ligustrum
gptkbp:growth_habit shrub
upright and bushy
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate growth rate
gptkbp:height 1.5 to 3 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ligustrum japonicum
gptkbp:landscape hedges and borders
provides privacy screening
used in formal gardens
suitable for modern and traditional styles
gptkbp:launch_date spacing of 1-2 meters recommended
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement evergreen
dark green
opposite leaves
ovate
gptkbp:lighting full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance low maintenance
gptkbp:native_to East Asia
gptkbp:p_hpreference acidic to neutral soil
gptkbp:pests susceptible to aphids and scale insects
gptkbp:pollinators insect-pollinated
gptkbp:pruning light pruning recommended
gptkbp:reproduction requires occasional fertilization
gptkbp:seasonal_activities evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
gptkbp:seed_dispersal birds disperse seeds
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:species deciduous shrub
' Texanum'.
gptkbp:uses ornamental plant
gptkbp:wildlife can be invasive in some regions
attracts birds
gptkbp:zone USDA Zone 7-10
can withstand mild winters
subtropical to tropical climates