Japanese privet prefers moist soil and watering twice a week when there are periods of drought.
Waxleaf likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Waxleaf is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Waxleaf requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.Texanum, Japonicum, Japanese privet