Waxleaf Ligustrum Stripped by Kids: Will It Regrow?

The Situation

Kids repeatedly pull foliage and break branches on 5‑year‑old waxleaf ligustrums by a road. Owner fears death.

Waxleaf ligustrum is tough; leaf stripping alone rarely kills branches unless bark is girdled.
Broken branches >¾″ diameter may be an issue if many.
Foliage will releaf if cambium intact.

Talk to parents. Plant is resilient; focus on watering during dry spells.

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