Scientific Name
Ligustrum sinense
Common Name
Chinese privet

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Habit: Semi-evergreen to evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to shade; range of soil types
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Width: 10 to 15 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Spreading, rounded mound
Flower/Fruit: Creamy white flowers on 2 to 3" panicles in late spring; unpleasant odor; waxy black fruit persists into winter
Foliage: Opposite, simple, glossy dark green leaves; 1 to 3" long
Comments: Can become invasive; birds attracted to fruit
Cultivars: --
   



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