species 14,352 observations
Wax-leaf Ligustrum
Ligustrum japonicum
Field notes
Supports All
24
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Grape Berry Moth
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Great Kiskadee, Figeater Beetle
3
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Margined Leatherwing Beetle, Red-banded Hairstreak
20
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.