Susceptible to Texas root rot. Takes shearing. Waxy leaves help retain water and make it fire resistant. Variegatum is a variegated form with white along the leaf margins.Native Range: Northern China, Korea, and JapanHorticultural use: Screen, Espalier, Hedged or Topiary.

Family Oleaceae
(Olive)
Native Region Japan, Korea, Northern China
Plant Type Evergreen shrub
Avg. Height 10 to 18 feet
Avg. Spread/Width 6 to 10 feet
Leaf
Dark green
Glossy
Leathery
Short-pointed,
nearly obtuse
2 to 4 inches
Flower
White, numerous, fragrant, attracts bees
Summer to early fall
Fruit
Black to dark purple berry-like drupe
Late fall to winter
Birds eat, but fruit can cause gastric distress in humans if
ingested
Litter from fruit can be messy
Plant Factor
Irrigation Group: M1
Climate Zone 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Additional Notes:
Dense, hardy, with an upright branching habit.
Tolerates most soils, adaptable and easy to grow.
Can sunburn in hot weather (over 100 degrees).
Lower limbs can be trimmed off to make a small tree.
Used as a hedge, screen; can be clipped, pruned to many
shapes: globes, pyramids, topiary (cultivars below).
‘Texanum’ – to 10 feet, more dense growth habit.
‘ Rotundifolium’ – to 5 feet, nearly round leaves.