Ligustrum jonandrum ( syn delavayanum ) Quarter Standard
Ligustrum jonandrum ( syn delavayanum ) Quarter Standard
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Ligustrum jonandrum — Quarter Standard
Refined, compact, and impeccably presented, Ligustrum jonandrum — also known as Ligustrum delavayanum or Yunnan Privet — is a small-leaved evergreen privet that takes exceptionally well to clipping and shaping. Supplied here as a neatly trimmed quarter standard, it offers an instant topiary focal point with a clean stem and a dense, rounded head that holds its form beautifully throughout the year.
Its small, glossy dark green leaves give it a finer, more refined texture than common privet, making it a popular choice among garden designers seeking an elegant, low-maintenance evergreen standard for pots, formal borders, and entranceway planting.
Why Choose Ligustrum jonandrum Quarter Standard?
- Small, glossy dark green leaves — a finer, more refined texture than common privet
- Dense, rounded topiary head — holds its shape well with minimal clipping
- Quarter standard form — ideal for containers, pots, formal beds, and entranceways
- Evergreen in sheltered positions — provides year-round structure and winter interest
- Fragrant white flowers in summer when left untrimmed — attractive to pollinators
- Low maintenance and long-lived — a reliable evergreen topiary specimen
Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Benefits from a sheltered position, particularly in colder or more exposed gardens. Trim once or twice a year in late spring and late summer to maintain a crisp, neat head. In containers, feed regularly through the growing season and ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
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Planting Instructions
Plant Small-leaved Privet (Ligustrum jonandrum, also known as Ligustrum delavayanum) in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a sheltered position away from cold, drying winds. Water the pot thoroughly before planting, then set the rootball at the same depth as it was growing in its container. Backfill, firm gently and water well.
Water regularly while establishing, especially during dry weather. For container growing, use a pot with drainage holes and a suitable loam-based compost; keep evenly moist without waterlogging. Feed during the growing season and trim in late spring and late summer as needed to maintain the rounded head. Protect container roots and the crown during severe cold.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a quarter-standard Small-leaved Privet (Ligustrum jonandrum) in a 15–20 litre pot, trained with a clear stem and a clipped, rounded head.
Stem height, overall height and head diameter are not specified for this listing. Plant dimensions and shape vary naturally between specimens; please contact us before ordering if you need a particular size or a closely matched pair. Regular clipping maintains the topiary form.
Delivery & Dispatch
Supplied as a living, pot-grown quarter-standard privet in a 15–20 litre pot. Please refer to our delivery information for current delivery areas, charges and dispatch arrangements, or contact us before ordering if access is restricted or you need delivery by a particular date.
On arrival, carefully remove the packaging, check the compost moisture and water if needed. Keep the plant upright in a sheltered position until planting, and do not allow the rootball to dry out.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The dense foliage provides shelter for small garden wildlife. If shoots are allowed to flower, the fragrant white summer blooms can attract bees and other pollinating insects. Regular clipping may reduce or prevent flowering.
Check carefully for active bird nests before trimming and leave any occupied growth undisturbed. This is an ornamental plant, not an edible crop; do not eat its leaves or berries.