Howardi Ligustrum Shrub

‘Howardii’ is an evergreen Japanese privet selection with a dense, upright habit. New leaves emerge yellow to gold and mature to green, giving the shrub a changing foliage display while it retains its leaves. Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear from late spring into summer, followed by dark purple-black berries that can provide food for birds ([Jiangsu Academy of Forestry](https://www.jaf.ac.cn/index.php?s=/Show/index/cid/41/id/269.html); [SiteOne’s Howardi listing](https://www.siteone.com/en/77956b-ligustrum-japonicum-howardi-japanese-privet/p/573432)). ## Placement Use this shrub as a hedge, privacy screen, or year-round foliage accent. It grows in full sun to filtered light and prefers well-drained soil with moderate to high moisture. Its dense branching takes pruning well, so it can be shaped to suit a formal or informal planting. ## Maintenance Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry spells; established plants tolerate heat and some drought. Prune to maintain the desired outline, and allow space for the mature shrub rather than planting it tightly against paths or windows.