1. What does the privet tree look like

Shape: Ligustrum lucidum is an evergreen large shrub or small tree, with a height of more than ten meters. Its bark color is gray to light grayish brown, the tree strip is very smooth, and the epidermis is porous

Leaves: its leaves are generally opposite, and the length of petiole is one or two centimeters. The leaves are leathery, ovate to ovate lanceolate in shape, up to 5 to 14 cm long, 3.5 to 6 cm wide, and the apex is slightly pointed to acute. The upper part of the leaf is generally dark green, the lower part is light green, and the main veins are obvious

Flowers: its flowers are in panicles, with a diameter of 8 to 17 cm and a length of 10 to 15 cm. Calyx is bell shaped, about 1.5 mm long. The flowering period is from June to July every year

Fruit: its fruit is berrylike drupe, long oval in shape and 6 to 12 mm in length. The color of the fruit is green before ripening, and blue black after ripening. The fruiting period is generally from August to December after flowering

2. What soil does privet bonsai use

Privet bonsai is generally large in plant type and has a greater demand for nutrition. Therefore, the soil used should contain sufficient nutrients. In addition, it should have strong permeability and good air permeability. It can be mixed with high-quality garden soil and humus soil, which can not only ensure air permeability, but also contain sufficient nutrients. In addition, pay attention to the selection of larger, breathable round or square flowerpots, with drainage holes at the bottom. If the basin soil is suitable, the growth of privet bonsai can be basically guaranteed