Ligustrum was surely the first real plant name to enter my vocabulary other than common names like rose or daisy. I think the reason this bit of botanical knowledge was lodged in my brain early on is ...

Q I have a ligustrum tree that looks good — except for one area in the front where the leaves have been lost possibly because of competition from a nearby palm. Is there something I can do to promote ...

This particular privet thrives in full sun and has moderate water needs. It likes moist, well-draining soil and a bit more water when the temps rise. To bring out even more of its bright yellow ...

Shrubs play a vital role in the landscape for several reasons, and having an easy-care shrub can offer numerous benefits. Shrubs are important for providing framework in the landscape and they are the ...

Question: My ligustrum tree is developing yellow leaves with brown spots. I treated it with a fungicide and fertilized four weeks ago, and I see no change. What should I do next? Answer: A little more ...

I have 36 ligustrum along my property line. Last year, 2 of the plants died. I had them dug out and replaced. Now it's starting again. Is there something I can apply to stop this? Ligustrum is a tough ...

What: A curious evergreen shrub, Ligustrum japonicum “Rotundifolium,” or curly-leaf Japanese privet, has thick, dark green leaves that are shiny and rounded. The foliage almost seems jam-packed on the ...

It's that time of year when you can see (and -- ughh -- smell) a great invasion going on in nearly every yard, fencerow and vacant lot in Alabama. The syrupy odor of Chinese and Japanese ligustrums ...