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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Privet - (Ligustrum).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Privet - (Ligustrum) Privet - (Ligustrum)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Hardy, semi-deciduous shrub with a number of varieties (Sinse : Chinese Privet, Vulgare : Common Privet and Ovalifolium (Oval Leaf Privet). Bears small oval leaves (more pointed on common privet) and small white summer blossoms on a "twiggy" branch structure. STYLE : suited to informal upright, slanting, root-over-rock, clasped-to-rock, twin trunk, clumpand group styles. WARNING : Does not like standing water. Ensure well drained. Care Info REPOT : Annually in early spring, pruning back thick roots hard. SOIL : Free draining soil : 40:60 grit:organic. PRUNE : Branches can be pruned at any time as long as frost not expected. Thin out cluttered areas as required. PINCH: Trim new shoots after flowering and continually trim to shape. WATER : Maintain evenly moist throughout the year. never over-water. FEED : Low nitrogen every 2 weeks during the growing season. WARNING : Does not like standing water. Ensure well drained.

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