How to Care for Ligustrum obtusifolium (Border Privet)

Korean name: 쥐똥나무

Border Privet is a small deciduous shrub or tree with dense branches and small blunt leaves. It produces small, fragrant white flowers in summer. It is widely used for landscaping and hedges, with good cold tolerance and ease of care.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, China, Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: cold hardy, beginner friendly, hedging, fragrant flowers, deciduous
• Also known as: Border Privet, Japanese Privet

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a bright location with direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is preferred.
• Humidity: No special humidity requirements.
• Temperature: -20 to 30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Ligustrum obtusifolium?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ligustrum obtusifolium?

It likes Place in a bright location with direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is preferred..

Is Ligustrum obtusifolium safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Ligustrum obtusifolium good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around -20 to 30°C. Humidity: No special humidity requirements.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall..